FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENNISON ROAD

Carrying DENNISON ROAD over FALLS RIVER

300 FT E OF CURIOSITY LN, Middlesex, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DENNISON ROAD

The DENNISON ROAD bridge in Middlesex, Connecticut carries DENNISON ROAD over FALLS RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,182 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How DENNISON ROAD compares

▲ 52.3
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Connecticut bridges
304
Bridges in Middlesex · 10 in Poor condition
DENNISON ROAD 97.2 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,182 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04662

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DENNISON 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 DENNISON ROAD against other structures in Middlesex 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 DENNISON ROAD?

DENNISON ROAD in Middlesex, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENNISON ROAD inspected?

DENNISON 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 1,182 vehicles per day.

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

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

DENNISON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENNISON ROAD?

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

How old is DENNISON ROAD and does age affect safety?

DENNISON ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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