CHRISTIAN LANE
Carrying CHRISTIAN LANE over WILLOW BROOK
930 FT N OF DEMING RD., Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHRISTIAN LANE
The CHRISTIAN LANE bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries CHRISTIAN LANE over WILLOW BROOK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,165 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 CHRISTIAN LANE compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,165 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06824
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 CHRISTIAN LANE 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 CHRISTIAN LANE 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 CHRISTIAN LANE?
CHRISTIAN LANE in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHRISTIAN LANE inspected?
CHRISTIAN LANE'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 7,165 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHRISTIAN LANE 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 CHRISTIAN LANE?
CHRISTIAN LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHRISTIAN LANE?
CHRISTIAN LANE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is CHRISTIAN LANE and does age affect safety?
CHRISTIAN LANE 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.
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