US Route 44 over Whiting River

Fair Condition77 years old5,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location1.75 Mi W Of Norfolk Tl
CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesWhiting River
Coordinates42.01139, -73.27326

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area198.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,400 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00968

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