US Bridges

US Route 44 over Quinebaug River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 50 Ft W of Kennedy Drive · Structure no. 00992

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Quinebaug River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 44 over Quinebaug River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 100 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesQuinebaug River
Location50 Ft W of Kennedy Drive
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91511, -71.91094
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 44 over Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US Route 44 over Quinebaug River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Quinebaug River carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Quinebaug River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.