US Bridges

US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 Miles East of I-395 · Structure no. 03172

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 6 Rmp 002
CrossesSnake Meadow Brook
Location2 Miles East of I-395
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.78983, -71.84519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Route 6 Rmp 002 over Snake Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.