US Route 44 over Canal
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 12 · Structure no. 03255
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying US Route 44 over Canal in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US Route 44 over Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Canal carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.