FARMINGTON CANAL
Carrying FARMINGTON CANAL over ROUTE 10
0.9 MI N OF ROUTE 15, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FARMINGTON CANAL
The FARMINGTON CANAL bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries FARMINGTON CANAL over ROUTE 10. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 18,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FARMINGTON CANAL compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00644
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FARMINGTON CANAL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FARMINGTON CANAL against other structures in New Haven and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FARMINGTON CANAL?
FARMINGTON CANAL in New Haven, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FARMINGTON CANAL inspected?
FARMINGTON CANAL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FARMINGTON CANAL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FARMINGTON CANAL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FARMINGTON CANAL.
Who is responsible for maintaining FARMINGTON CANAL?
Ownership is not specified for FARMINGTON CANAL in the NBI.
How old is FARMINGTON CANAL and does age affect safety?
FARMINGTON CANAL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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