US Route 44 over Housatonic River

Good Condition36 years old4,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationInt US 44 & Ct RTE 126
CarriesUS Route 44
CrossesHousatonic River
Coordinates42.00501, -73.35734

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length228.0 ft (69.5 m)
Max Span116.8 ft (35.6 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area1014.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1990

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,500 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05878

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