US Route 44 over Blackberry River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .7 MI West of JCT Route 7 · Structure no. 05707
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Blackberry River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US Route 44 over Blackberry River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blackberry River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Blackberry River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Blackberry River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Blackberry River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Blackberry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.