FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHENEY MILL ROAD

Carrying CHENEY MILL ROAD over BIGELOW BROOK

150 FT SO OF WESTFORD RD, Windham, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHENEY MILL ROAD

The CHENEY MILL ROAD bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries CHENEY MILL ROAD over BIGELOW BROOK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 28.4 metric tons.

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

How CHENEY MILL ROAD compares

▼ 16.5
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Connecticut bridges
264
Bridges in Windham · 22 in Poor condition
CHENEY MILL ROAD 28.4 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.4
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04646

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 CHENEY MILL 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 CHENEY MILL ROAD against other structures in Windham 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 CHENEY MILL ROAD?

CHENEY MILL ROAD in Windham, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHENEY MILL ROAD inspected?

CHENEY MILL 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 6 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHENEY MILL 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 CHENEY MILL ROAD?

CHENEY MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHENEY MILL ROAD?

CHENEY MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is CHENEY MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHENEY MILL ROAD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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