US Route 44 over Cherry Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Rte. 179 · Structure no. 04056
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Cherry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Cherry Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,859 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 over Cherry Brook built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Cherry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Cherry Brook carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Cherry Brook?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Cherry Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.