US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 Mile West of Rte. 167 · Structure no. 06627
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,324 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook carry?
About 23,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 EB over Jim Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.