US Bridges

US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · .8 MI West of RTE 198 · Structure no. 00985

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook in Windham 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,144 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesBigelow Brook
Location.8 MI West of RTE 198
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87918, -72.0998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,144 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Bigelow Brook built?

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

What condition is US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Bigelow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.