US Route 44 over Mill Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI East Colebrook Tl · Structure no. 00969
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Mill Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US Route 44 over Mill Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 91 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US Route 44 over Mill 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Mill Brook carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Mill Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Mill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.