US Bridges

US Route 44 over Still River

Fair

Windham County, Connecticut · At Intersection of Rt 198 · Structure no. 06051

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 44 over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 44 over Still River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,172 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesStill River
LocationAt Intersection of Rt 198
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.87714, -72.08529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,172 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Still River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 44 over Still 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 February 2024.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 44 over Still River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 44 over Still River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.