ORCHARD STREET
Carrying ORCHARD STREET over INTERSTATE 91
0.4 MILE SOUTH OF EXIT 24, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ORCHARD STREET
The ORCHARD STREET bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries ORCHARD STREET over INTERSTATE 91. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 149,900 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ORCHARD STREET 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
- 1964
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 149,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03025
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 ORCHARD STREET 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 ORCHARD STREET 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 ORCHARD STREET?
ORCHARD STREET in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ORCHARD STREET inspected?
ORCHARD STREET'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 149,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORCHARD STREET 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 ORCHARD STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ORCHARD STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining ORCHARD STREET?
Ownership is not specified for ORCHARD STREET in the NBI.
How old is ORCHARD STREET and does age affect safety?
ORCHARD STREET was built in 1964, making it 62 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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