MEADOWBROOK DRIVE
Carrying MEADOWBROOK DRIVE over DRAINAGE
100' East of Chatham Dr., Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MEADOWBROOK DRIVE
The MEADOWBROOK DRIVE bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries MEADOWBROOK DRIVE over DRAINAGE. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,121 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MEADOWBROOK DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,121 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 06969
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MEADOWBROOK DRIVE 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 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE 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 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE?
MEADOWBROOK DRIVE in Hartford, Connecticut, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MEADOWBROOK DRIVE inspected?
MEADOWBROOK DRIVE'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 2,121 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MEADOWBROOK DRIVE 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 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE?
MEADOWBROOK DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOWBROOK DRIVE?
MEADOWBROOK DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MEADOWBROOK DRIVE and does age affect safety?
MEADOWBROOK DRIVE was built in 1995, making it 31 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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