HURLBUTT ROAD
Carrying HURLBUTT ROAD over PROV & WORC RAILROAD
0.5 MI W OF ROUTE 12, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HURLBUTT ROAD
The HURLBUTT ROAD bridge in New London, Connecticut carries HURLBUTT ROAD over PROV & WORC RAILROAD. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.0 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 82 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 37.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HURLBUTT ROAD compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.0 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 82 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 05736
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HURLBUTT 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 HURLBUTT 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 HURLBUTT ROAD?
HURLBUTT ROAD in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HURLBUTT ROAD inspected?
HURLBUTT 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 82 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HURLBUTT 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 HURLBUTT ROAD?
HURLBUTT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HURLBUTT ROAD?
HURLBUTT ROAD is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is HURLBUTT ROAD and does age affect safety?
HURLBUTT ROAD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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