FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST MIDDLE TPKE.

Carrying WEST MIDDLE TPKE. over BIGELOW BROOK

1 MILE EAST OF JCT US 44, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST MIDDLE TPKE.

The WEST MIDDLE TPKE. bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries WEST MIDDLE TPKE. over BIGELOW BROOK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How WEST MIDDLE TPKE. compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
WEST MIDDLE TPKE. 46.3 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03876

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST MIDDLE TPKE. 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 WEST MIDDLE TPKE. 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 WEST MIDDLE TPKE.?

WEST MIDDLE TPKE. in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST MIDDLE TPKE. inspected?

WEST MIDDLE TPKE.'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 13,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST MIDDLE TPKE. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST MIDDLE TPKE.?

WEST MIDDLE TPKE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST MIDDLE TPKE.?

WEST MIDDLE TPKE. is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WEST MIDDLE TPKE. and does age affect safety?

WEST MIDDLE TPKE. was built in 1975, making it 51 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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