SR 597 NORTHBOUND
Carrying SR 597 NORTHBOUND over CANAL ST,RAILS TO TRAILS
0.2 MI N OF ROUTE 10, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 597 NORTHBOUND
The SR 597 NORTHBOUND bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries SR 597 NORTHBOUND over CANAL ST,RAILS TO TRAILS. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 81.7 meters (268 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 597 NORTHBOUND compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 81.7 m (268 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01692
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 597 NORTHBOUND 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 SR 597 NORTHBOUND against other structures in Hartford 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 SR 597 NORTHBOUND?
SR 597 NORTHBOUND in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 597 NORTHBOUND inspected?
SR 597 NORTHBOUND'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 4,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 597 NORTHBOUND is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 597 NORTHBOUND?
SR 597 NORTHBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 597 NORTHBOUND?
SR 597 NORTHBOUND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 597 NORTHBOUND and does age affect safety?
SR 597 NORTHBOUND was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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