US Bridges

US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI W Barkhamsted Tl · Structure no. 03607

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesRoute 8 Northbound
Location0.6 MI W Barkhamsted Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91528, -73.05531
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic23,774 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Route 8 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.