US Route 44 over Whiting River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.75 MI W of Norfolk Tl · Structure no. 00968
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Whiting River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Whiting River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 over Whiting River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Whiting 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Whiting River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Whiting River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Whiting River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.