FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD

Carrying TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD over BARTLETT BROOK

1000 FT WEST OF GEER RD, New London, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD

The TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD over BARTLETT BROOK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 148 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.

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

How TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Connecticut bridges
431
Bridges in New London · 16 in Poor condition
TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD 43.4 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
43.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
148 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04721

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAYLOR BRIDGE 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 TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in New London 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 TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD?

TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD inspected?

TAYLOR BRIDGE 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 148 vehicles per day.

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

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

TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD?

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

How old is TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

TAYLOR BRIDGE ROAD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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