US Route 44 over Little River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI West of Kennedy DR · Structure no. 05544
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Little 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 Little River carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Little River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.