FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R

Carrying CHATFIELD HOLLOW R over CHATFIELD HOLLOW BROOK

0.5 MI N OF PARK ENTRANC, Middlesex, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHATFIELD HOLLOW R

The CHATFIELD HOLLOW R bridge in Middlesex, Connecticut carries CHATFIELD HOLLOW R over CHATFIELD HOLLOW BROOK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 306 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

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 31.9 metric tons.

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

How CHATFIELD HOLLOW R compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Connecticut bridges
304
Bridges in Middlesex · 10 in Poor condition
CHATFIELD HOLLOW R 31.9 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
31.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
306 vehicles/day
Structure Number
06307

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHATFIELD HOLLOW R 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 CHATFIELD HOLLOW R against other structures in Middlesex 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 CHATFIELD HOLLOW R?

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R in Middlesex, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHATFIELD HOLLOW R inspected?

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R'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 306 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHATFIELD HOLLOW R 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 CHATFIELD HOLLOW R?

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHATFIELD HOLLOW R?

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is CHATFIELD HOLLOW R and does age affect safety?

CHATFIELD HOLLOW R was built in 2002, making it 24 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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