US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · .29MI East of High ST Int · Structure no. 01426
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp?
The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US 44 EB & Main ST over I-84 & Morgan ST Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.