US Bridges

US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile West of Route 10 · Structure no. 06521

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,782 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 44 & RTE 10
CrossesFarmington River
Location0.3 Mile West of Route 10
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.80684, -72.82274
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2021)
Projected traffic38,782 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 44 & RTE 10 over Farmington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.