FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH119

Carrying NH119 over CONNECTICUT RIVER

AT VERMONT STATE LINE, Windham, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH119

The NH119 bridge in Windham, Vermont carries NH119 over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 103.3 meters (339 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,103 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How NH119 compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Vermont bridges
342
Bridges in Windham · 15 in Poor condition
NH119 24.5 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
103.3 m (339 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,103 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101302B06113021

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

NH119 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NH119 against other structures in Windham and across Vermont. Vermont 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 NH119?

NH119 in Windham, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH119 inspected?

NH119'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 7,103 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH119 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NH119?

NH119 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH119?

NH119 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH119 and does age affect safety?

NH119 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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