US Bridges

US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 97 · Structure no. 06292

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Route 6
CrossesCedar Swamp Brook
Location1 Mile West of Route 97
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.77514, -72.07721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Cedar Swamp Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 6 over Cedar Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.