SIGOURNEY STREET
Carrying SIGOURNEY STREET over CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND RR
0.3 MI S OF US ROUTE 44, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SIGOURNEY STREET
The SIGOURNEY STREET bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries SIGOURNEY STREET over CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND RR. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SIGOURNEY 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
- 1912
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03624
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIGOURNEY 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 SIGOURNEY 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 SIGOURNEY STREET?
SIGOURNEY STREET in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SIGOURNEY STREET inspected?
SIGOURNEY 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 7,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIGOURNEY STREET 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 SIGOURNEY STREET?
SIGOURNEY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SIGOURNEY STREET?
SIGOURNEY STREET is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is SIGOURNEY STREET and does age affect safety?
SIGOURNEY STREET was built in 1912, making it 114 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
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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