US Bridges

US Route 44 over Wappoquia Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 0.14 Mile North of SR 644 · Structure no. 00990

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Wappoquia Brook is a concrete frame carrying US Route 44 over Wappoquia Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesWappoquia Brook
Location0.14 Mile North of SR 644
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.87223, -71.9624
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wappoquia Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Wappoquia 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 August 2023.

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

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Wappoquia Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Wappoquia Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.