US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 169 · Structure no. 05394
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US Route 6 over Blackwell 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 6 over Blackwell Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.