US Bridges

US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile West of Rte. 263 · Structure no. 00970

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44 & RTE
CrossesIndian Meadow Brook
Location0.4 Mile West of Rte. 263
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.9297, -73.07855
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 & RTE over Indian Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.