US Route 44 over Abington Brook
GoodWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile East of Route 97 · Structure no. 00987
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Abington Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Abington Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 83 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 over Abington Brook built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US Route 44 over Abington 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Abington Brook carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Abington Brook?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Abington Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.