US Bridges

US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Coventry Tl · Structure no. 05771

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook in Tolland 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,815 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesBolton Pond Brook
Location0.3 MI W of Coventry Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.79683, -72.4246
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2023)
Projected traffic24,815 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Route 44 over Bolton Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.