FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JEROME AVENUE

Carrying JEROME AVENUE over FREEMAN HILL BROOK

200 FT SOUTH COOLIDGE ST, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JEROME AVENUE

The JEROME AVENUE bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries JEROME AVENUE over FREEMAN HILL BROOK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,240 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 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.

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

How JEROME AVENUE compares

▼ 24.8
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
JEROME AVENUE 20.1 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
6.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,240 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04091

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

JEROME AVENUE 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 JEROME AVENUE 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 JEROME AVENUE?

JEROME AVENUE in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JEROME AVENUE inspected?

JEROME AVENUE'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 7,240 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEROME AVENUE 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 JEROME AVENUE?

JEROME AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JEROME AVENUE?

JEROME AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is JEROME AVENUE and does age affect safety?

JEROME AVENUE was built in 1964, making it 62 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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