FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 149

Carrying ROUTE 149 over MOODUS RIVER

1.1 MI N OF ROUTE 151, Middlesex, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 149

The ROUTE 149 bridge in Middlesex, Connecticut carries ROUTE 149 over MOODUS RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 ROUTE 149 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
ROUTE 149 32.7 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05842

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 149 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 ROUTE 149 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 ROUTE 149?

ROUTE 149 in Middlesex, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 149 inspected?

ROUTE 149'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 3,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 149 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 ROUTE 149?

ROUTE 149 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 149?

ROUTE 149 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 149 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 149 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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