CHENEY STREET
Carrying CHENEY STREET over BROOK
0.1 MI W OF MAIN ST, Middlesex, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHENEY STREET
The CHENEY STREET bridge in Middlesex, Connecticut carries CHENEY STREET over BROOK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 127 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 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHENEY STREET compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 127 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05288
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHENEY 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 CHENEY STREET 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 CHENEY STREET?
CHENEY STREET in Middlesex, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHENEY STREET inspected?
CHENEY 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 127 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHENEY STREET 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 STREET?
CHENEY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHENEY STREET?
CHENEY STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is CHENEY STREET and does age affect safety?
CHENEY STREET was built in 1983, making it 43 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.
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