TOWN FARM ROAD
Carrying TOWN FARM ROAD over SCANTIC RIVER
1.5 MILES WEST OF RTE 191, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWN FARM ROAD
The TOWN FARM ROAD bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries TOWN FARM ROAD over SCANTIC RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,636 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWN FARM ROAD 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
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.7 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,636 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03944
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWN FARM ROAD 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 TOWN FARM ROAD against other structures in Hartford and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TOWN FARM ROAD?
TOWN FARM ROAD in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWN FARM ROAD inspected?
TOWN FARM 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 4,636 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWN FARM ROAD 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 TOWN FARM ROAD?
TOWN FARM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWN FARM ROAD?
TOWN FARM ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TOWN FARM ROAD and does age affect safety?
TOWN FARM ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.
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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