U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile West of SR 565 · Structure no. 02319
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 6 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,598 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook 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 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 44 over Rattlesnake Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.