FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NH 12,NH103

Carrying NH 12,NH103 over CONNECTICUT RIVER

NH VT SL, Windsor, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NH 12,NH103

The NH 12,NH103 bridge in Windsor, Vermont carries NH 12,NH103 over CONNECTICUT RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 206.7 meters (678 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,229 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.0 metric tons.

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

How NH 12,NH103 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Vermont bridges
498
Bridges in Windsor · 18 in Poor condition
NH 12,NH103 32.0 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
206.7 m (678 ft)
Deck Width
14.7 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,229 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200153B00114202

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 NH 12,NH103 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 NH 12,NH103 against other structures in Windsor 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 NH 12,NH103?

NH 12,NH103 in Windsor, Vermont has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NH 12,NH103 inspected?

NH 12,NH103'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 9,229 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NH 12,NH103 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 NH 12,NH103?

NH 12,NH103 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NH 12,NH103?

NH 12,NH103 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NH 12,NH103 and does age affect safety?

NH 12,NH103 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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