FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE-384 WB

Carrying INTERSTATE-384 WB over BIDWELL STREET

0.6 MILE WEST OF EXIT 2, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE-384 WB

The INTERSTATE-384 WB bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE-384 WB over BIDWELL STREET. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,850 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, 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 31.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE-384 WB compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE-384 WB 31.1 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.4 m (103 ft)
Deck Width
21.8 m (72 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03577

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE-384 WB 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 INTERSTATE-384 WB 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 INTERSTATE-384 WB?

INTERSTATE-384 WB in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INTERSTATE-384 WB inspected?

INTERSTATE-384 WB'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 29,850 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE-384 WB 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 INTERSTATE-384 WB?

INTERSTATE-384 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE-384 WB?

INTERSTATE-384 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is INTERSTATE-384 WB and does age affect safety?

INTERSTATE-384 WB was built in 1968, making it 58 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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