US Route 44 over Farmington River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mi. West of Canton Tl · Structure no. 00974
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 341 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Farmington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Farmington River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,156 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Farmington River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US Route 44 over Farmington 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Farmington River carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Farmington River?
The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.