US Route 44 over Housatonic River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Int US 44 & Ct RTE 126 · Structure no. 05878
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Housatonic 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Housatonic River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.