US Bridges

US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .6 MI E of E. Hartford Tl · Structure no. 05687

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
819 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2035. The structure is 819 ft (249.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesI84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP
Location.6 MI E of E. Hartford Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78004, -72.57074
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length819 ft (249.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2015)
Projected traffic21,397 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP?

The structure is 819 ft (249.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over I84 & RAMPS-RTE-I384RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.