FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1

Carrying BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 over SAWMILL BROOK

0.3 MI W OF MIDDLE STREET, Middlesex, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOARDMAN LANE NO 1

The BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 bridge in Middlesex, Connecticut carries BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 over SAWMILL BROOK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 168 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Connecticut bridges
304
Bridges in Middlesex · 10 in Poor condition
BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 32.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
168 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05622

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 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 BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 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 BOARDMAN LANE NO 1?

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 in Middlesex, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 inspected?

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1'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 168 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 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 BOARDMAN LANE NO 1?

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOARDMAN LANE NO 1?

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 and does age affect safety?

BOARDMAN LANE NO 1 was built in 1981, making it 45 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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