NORTH POND STREET
Carrying NORTH POND STREET over PAN AM RAILROAD
NEAR CURTISS STREET, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH POND STREET
The NORTH POND STREET bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries NORTH POND STREET over PAN AM RAILROAD. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,675 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 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 NORTH POND 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
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,675 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04086
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 NORTH POND 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 NORTH POND 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 NORTH POND STREET?
NORTH POND STREET in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH POND STREET inspected?
NORTH POND 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 3,675 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH POND STREET 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 NORTH POND STREET?
NORTH POND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH POND STREET?
NORTH POND STREET is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is NORTH POND STREET and does age affect safety?
NORTH POND STREET was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
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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