US Bridges

US Route 44 over Fenton River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .4 MI West Willington Tl · Structure no. 00996

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Fenton River is a concrete tee beam carrying US Route 44 over Fenton River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesFenton River
Location.4 MI West Willington Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83464, -72.24305
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US Route 44 over Fenton River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Fenton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Fenton River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Fenton River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Fenton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.