US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River
PoorLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile West of Route 8 · Structure no. 00971
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,489 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 58 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 RTE 1 over Still River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 RTE 1 over Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.