US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At West End Bulkeley Brg · Structure no. 06048
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 WB over I-91 NB C-D Rdwy & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.