US Bridges

U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1MI East of Rt 31 Main ST · Structure no. 00995

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,333 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 44
CrossesSkungamaug River
Location1MI East of Rt 31 Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7994, -72.35042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,333 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Skungamaug River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 44 over Skungamaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.