MARION AVENUE
Carrying MARION AVENUE over EIGHT MILE RIVER
475 FT E OF I-84, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MARION AVENUE
The MARION AVENUE bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries MARION AVENUE over EIGHT MILE RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MARION AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.4 m (87 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04336
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARION AVENUE 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 MARION 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 MARION AVENUE?
MARION AVENUE in Hartford, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MARION AVENUE inspected?
MARION 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 12,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARION AVENUE 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 MARION AVENUE?
MARION AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MARION AVENUE?
MARION AVENUE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MARION AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MARION AVENUE was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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