FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS

Carrying SR 598 & LOCAL RDS over PARK RIVER CONDUIT

BENEATH ROUTE 598, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 598 & LOCAL RDS

The SR 598 & LOCAL RDS bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries SR 598 & LOCAL RDS over PARK RIVER CONDUIT. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.7 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.0 metric tons.

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

How SR 598 & LOCAL RDS compares

▲ 19.1
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
SR 598 & LOCAL RDS 64.0 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
64.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.7 m (61 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06155C

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 598 & LOCAL RDS 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 SR 598 & LOCAL RDS 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 SR 598 & LOCAL RDS?

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 598 & LOCAL RDS inspected?

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS'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 32,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 598 & LOCAL RDS 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 SR 598 & LOCAL RDS?

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 598 & LOCAL RDS?

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SR 598 & LOCAL RDS and does age affect safety?

SR 598 & LOCAL RDS was built in 1940, making it 86 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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