US Bridges

U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI E of No. Canaan Tl · Structure no. 02309

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 44
CrossesWest Norfolk Brook
Location0.8 MI E of No. Canaan Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.00466, -73.226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 44 over West Norfolk Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.