KENSINGTON ROAD
Carrying KENSINGTON ROAD over MATTABESSET RIVER
0.2 MI S OF ROUTE 372, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KENSINGTON ROAD
The KENSINGTON ROAD bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries KENSINGTON ROAD over MATTABESSET RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KENSINGTON ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03657
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
KENSINGTON ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare KENSINGTON ROAD 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 KENSINGTON ROAD?
KENSINGTON ROAD in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KENSINGTON ROAD inspected?
KENSINGTON ROAD'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 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KENSINGTON ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for KENSINGTON ROAD?
KENSINGTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KENSINGTON ROAD?
KENSINGTON ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is KENSINGTON ROAD and does age affect safety?
KENSINGTON ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 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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