US Bridges

Route 244 over Still River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · .2 Mile East of Route 198 · Structure no. 06254

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 244 over Still River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 244 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRoute 244
CrossesStill River
Location.2 Mile East of Route 198
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates41.88789, -72.07807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Route 244 over Still River built?

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

What condition is Route 244 over Still River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 244 over Still River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 244 over Still River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 244 over Still River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.