FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAPCO DRIVE

Carrying NAPCO DRIVE over PEQUABUCK RIVER

0.5 MI E OF HARWINTON AVE, Litchfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAPCO DRIVE

The NAPCO DRIVE bridge in Litchfield, Connecticut carries NAPCO DRIVE over PEQUABUCK RIVER. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

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

How NAPCO DRIVE compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Connecticut bridges
466
Bridges in Litchfield · 34 in Poor condition
NAPCO DRIVE 30.1 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
0/9
Failed (0)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Structure Number
06129

How to read this record

NAPCO DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NAPCO DRIVE against other structures in Litchfield 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 NAPCO DRIVE?

NAPCO DRIVE in Litchfield, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NAPCO DRIVE inspected?

NAPCO DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NAPCO DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NAPCO DRIVE?

NAPCO DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAPCO DRIVE?

NAPCO DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is NAPCO DRIVE and does age affect safety?

NAPCO DRIVE was built in 1950, making it 76 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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