LONG HILL DRIVE
Carrying LONG HILL DRIVE over CONN. SOUTHERN RAILROAD
100 FEET NORTH TOLLAND ST, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LONG HILL DRIVE
The LONG HILL DRIVE bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries LONG HILL DRIVE over CONN. SOUTHERN RAILROAD. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,730 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 50.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LONG HILL DRIVE 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
- 1909
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,730 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03989
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 LONG HILL DRIVE 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 LONG HILL DRIVE 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 LONG HILL DRIVE?
LONG HILL DRIVE in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LONG HILL DRIVE inspected?
LONG HILL DRIVE'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 4,730 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONG HILL DRIVE 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 LONG HILL DRIVE?
LONG HILL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LONG HILL DRIVE?
LONG HILL DRIVE is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is LONG HILL DRIVE and does age affect safety?
LONG HILL DRIVE was built in 1909, making it 117 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
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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