US Bridges

US Route 44 over Five Mile River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · 2 MI East of Route 21 · Structure no. 00994

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Five Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 44 over Five Mile River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesFive Mile River
Location2 MI East of Route 21
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyWindham County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.91877, -71.82983
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2016)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Five Mile River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Five Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 44 over Five Mile River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Five Mile River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Five Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.