FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST QUEEN STREET

Carrying WEST QUEEN STREET over QUINNIPIAC RIVER

0.3 MI W OF ROUTE 10, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST QUEEN STREET

The WEST QUEEN STREET bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries WEST QUEEN STREET over QUINNIPIAC RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,334 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How WEST QUEEN STREET compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
WEST QUEEN STREET 32.4 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,334 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04564

How to read this record

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

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

How often is WEST QUEEN STREET inspected?

WEST QUEEN 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 6,334 vehicles per day.

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

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

WEST QUEEN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST QUEEN STREET?

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

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

WEST QUEEN STREET was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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