FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONG MEADOW ROAD

Carrying LONG MEADOW ROAD over LONG MEADOW POND

OVER LONG MEADOW POND, New Haven, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONG MEADOW ROAD

The LONG MEADOW ROAD bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries LONG MEADOW ROAD over LONG MEADOW POND. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,648 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 37.8 metric tons.

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

How LONG MEADOW ROAD compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Connecticut bridges
891
Bridges in New Haven · 23 in Poor condition
LONG MEADOW ROAD 37.8 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.5
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,648 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05035

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LONG MEADOW 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 LONG MEADOW ROAD against other structures in New Haven 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 LONG MEADOW ROAD?

LONG MEADOW ROAD in New Haven, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LONG MEADOW ROAD inspected?

LONG MEADOW 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 1,648 vehicles per day.

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

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

LONG MEADOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONG MEADOW ROAD?

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

How old is LONG MEADOW ROAD and does age affect safety?

LONG MEADOW ROAD was built in 2011, making it 15 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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