U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 200 Ft West of Route 272 · Structure no. 02310
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 44 over Wood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.