FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PRATT ROAD

Carrying PRATT ROAD over LATHROP BROOK

100' EAST OF LATHROP ROAD, Windham, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PRATT ROAD

The PRATT ROAD bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries PRATT ROAD over LATHROP BROOK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 583 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 97.2 metric tons.

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

How PRATT ROAD compares

▲ 52.3
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Connecticut bridges
264
Bridges in Windham · 22 in Poor condition
PRATT ROAD 97.2 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.1
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
33.5 m (110 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
583 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05918

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PRATT 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 PRATT ROAD against other structures in Windham 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 PRATT ROAD?

PRATT ROAD in Windham, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PRATT ROAD inspected?

PRATT 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 583 vehicles per day.

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

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

PRATT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PRATT ROAD?

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

How old is PRATT ROAD and does age affect safety?

PRATT ROAD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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