FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTERN BOULEVARD

Carrying EASTERN BOULEVARD over SALMON BROOK

APPROX 370'NORTH OF RT 94, Hartford, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTERN BOULEVARD

The EASTERN BOULEVARD bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries EASTERN BOULEVARD over SALMON BROOK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.5 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,492 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.

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

How EASTERN BOULEVARD compares

▼ 1.8
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Connecticut bridges
893
Bridges in Hartford · 19 in Poor condition
EASTERN BOULEVARD 43.1 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.5 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,492 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05608

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTERN BOULEVARD 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 EASTERN BOULEVARD 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 EASTERN BOULEVARD?

EASTERN BOULEVARD in Hartford, 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 EASTERN BOULEVARD inspected?

EASTERN BOULEVARD'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 6,492 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTERN BOULEVARD 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 EASTERN BOULEVARD?

EASTERN BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTERN BOULEVARD?

EASTERN BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is EASTERN BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?

EASTERN BOULEVARD was built in 2018, making it 8 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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