ROUTE 305
Carrying ROUTE 305 over INTERSTATE-91 NORTHBOUND
AT EXIT 37, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 305
The ROUTE 305 bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries ROUTE 305 over INTERSTATE-91 NORTHBOUND. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 65,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 305 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
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 65,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06045
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 ROUTE 305 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 305 against other structures in Hartford 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 305?
ROUTE 305 in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 305 inspected?
ROUTE 305'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 65,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 305 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 305?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ROUTE 305.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 305?
Ownership is not specified for ROUTE 305 in the NBI.
How old is ROUTE 305 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 305 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.
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