Poor Condition Bridges in Connecticut
209 bridges rated Poor condition in Connecticut. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0-9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 209 such bridges in Connecticut.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALL MEADOW BROOK | Connecticut | 1956 | 52 | 6.1 m | |
| QUANDUCK BROOK | Connecticut | 1965 | 37 | 7.9 m | |
| BIGELOW BROOK | Connecticut | 1975 | 30 | 7.3 m | |
| EAST SPRING BROOK | Connecticut | 1956 | 20 | 11.3 m | |
| MASHAMOQUET BROOK | Connecticut | 1950 | 18 | 9.4 m | |
| ROARING BROOK | Connecticut | 1958 | 11 | 6.7 m | |
| MERRICK BROOK | Connecticut | 1970 | - | 7.9 m | |
| MERRICK BROOK | Connecticut | 1932 | - | 7.9 m | |
| NORWALK RIVER | Connecticut | 1910 | - | 6.2 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0-2 are immediately closed.