U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 150 East of Dew Road · Structure no. 00972
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,654 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Route 44 over Morgan 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 44 over Morgan Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.