EAST LIBERTY ST
Carrying EAST LIBERTY ST over MAD RIVER
1.0 MILE EAST OF SR 847, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST LIBERTY ST
The EAST LIBERTY ST bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries EAST LIBERTY ST over MAD RIVER. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST LIBERTY ST 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
- 1907
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 28.7 m (94 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03681
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST LIBERTY ST 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 EAST LIBERTY ST against other structures in New Haven 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 EAST LIBERTY ST?
EAST LIBERTY ST in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST LIBERTY ST inspected?
EAST LIBERTY ST'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 3,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST LIBERTY ST 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 EAST LIBERTY ST?
EAST LIBERTY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST LIBERTY ST?
EAST LIBERTY ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST LIBERTY ST and does age affect safety?
EAST LIBERTY ST was built in 1907, making it 119 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
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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