US Route 44 over SR 500
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .7 MI East of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 00981
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over SR 500 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over SR 500 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,401 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 over SR 500 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US Route 44 over SR 500 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over SR 500 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over SR 500?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over SR 500?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.