FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST MAIN STREET

Carrying WEST MAIN STREET over QUINNIPIAC RIVER

760 FT W OF ROUTE 10, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST MAIN STREET

The WEST MAIN STREET bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries WEST MAIN STREET over QUINNIPIAC RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,300 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 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How WEST MAIN STREET compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
WEST MAIN STREET 34.0 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04338

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST MAIN 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 WEST MAIN 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 WEST MAIN STREET?

WEST MAIN STREET in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST MAIN STREET inspected?

WEST MAIN 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 8,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST MAIN 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 WEST MAIN STREET?

WEST MAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST MAIN STREET?

WEST MAIN STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WEST MAIN STREET and does age affect safety?

WEST MAIN STREET was built in 1979, making it 47 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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