NELSON FARM ROAD
Carrying NELSON FARM ROAD over POLKVILLE BROOK
200' south of maple ave., Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NELSON FARM ROAD
The NELSON FARM ROAD bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries NELSON FARM ROAD over POLKVILLE BROOK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 53 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 NELSON FARM ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2000
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 53 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 07005
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 NELSON FARM ROAD 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 NELSON FARM ROAD 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 NELSON FARM ROAD?
NELSON FARM ROAD in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NELSON FARM ROAD inspected?
NELSON FARM ROAD'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 53 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NELSON FARM ROAD 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 NELSON FARM ROAD?
NELSON FARM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NELSON FARM ROAD?
NELSON FARM ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NELSON FARM ROAD and does age affect safety?
NELSON FARM ROAD was built in 2000, making it 26 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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