US Route 44 over Mount Hope River
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .1 MI West of Route 89 · Structure no. 05869
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 44 over Mount Hope River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 44 over Mount Hope River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 44 over Mount Hope River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 44 over Mount Hope 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 44 over Mount Hope River carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 44 over Mount Hope River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 44 over Mount Hope River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.