US Bridges

US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Access 84EB from Morganst · Structure no. 06049

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44 EB
CrossesI-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy
LocationAccess 84EB from Morganst
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76934, -72.66827
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2021)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy 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 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 EB over I-91 NB I-91 Col SW Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.