US Bridges

U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of Route 187 · Structure no. 04397

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,614 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 44
CrossesCentral New England RR
Location0.4 MI W of Route 187
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78451, -72.70417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2021)
Projected traffic19,614 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 44 over Central New England RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.