East Old Route 6 over Little River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.8 Miles East of RTE 97 · Structure no. 05411
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Old Route 6 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Old Route 6 over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 104 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Old Route 6 over Little River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is East Old Route 6 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does East Old Route 6 over Little River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is East Old Route 6 over Little River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns East Old Route 6 over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.