US Bridges

US Route 44 over Mashamoquet Brook

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI West of Route 101 · Structure no. 00988

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Mashamoquet Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Mashamoquet Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesMashamoquet Brook
Location0.9 MI West of Route 101
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86104, -71.98357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mashamoquet Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US Route 44 over Mashamoquet 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 May 2023.

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

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Mashamoquet Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Mashamoquet Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.