FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDDLETOWN ROAD

Carrying MIDDLETOWN ROAD over SPRUCE BROOK

0.3 MI W OF ROUTE 372, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLETOWN ROAD

The MIDDLETOWN ROAD bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries MIDDLETOWN ROAD over SPRUCE BROOK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good 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 MIDDLETOWN ROAD compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
MIDDLETOWN ROAD 32.7 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06124

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLETOWN 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 MIDDLETOWN ROAD 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 MIDDLETOWN ROAD?

MIDDLETOWN ROAD in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MIDDLETOWN ROAD inspected?

MIDDLETOWN 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 2,900 vehicles per day.

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

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

MIDDLETOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLETOWN ROAD?

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

How old is MIDDLETOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?

MIDDLETOWN ROAD was built in 1999, making it 27 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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