US Bridges

US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.23 MI E of RTE 187 Int · Structure no. 00979

Built
1871
154 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad is a masonry arch - deck carrying US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1871, so it is 154 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,272 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 303 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 44 Main ST
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location1.23 MI E of RTE 187 Int
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77378, -72.67718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width303 ft (92.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2021)
Projected traffic29,272 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 303 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 44 Main ST over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.