JEFFERSON BOULEVAR
Carrying JEFFERSON BOULEVAR over HAMILTON RUN
0.5 MI E CANNON AVE, Washington, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JEFFERSON BOULEVAR
The JEFFERSON BOULEVAR bridge in Washington, Maryland carries JEFFERSON BOULEVAR over HAMILTON RUN. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,505 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JEFFERSON BOULEVAR compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,505 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000W-H-40010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JEFFERSON BOULEVAR 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 JEFFERSON BOULEVAR against other structures in Washington and across Maryland. Maryland 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 JEFFERSON BOULEVAR?
JEFFERSON BOULEVAR in Washington, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JEFFERSON BOULEVAR inspected?
JEFFERSON BOULEVAR'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 9,505 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEFFERSON BOULEVAR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JEFFERSON BOULEVAR?
JEFFERSON BOULEVAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JEFFERSON BOULEVAR?
JEFFERSON BOULEVAR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is JEFFERSON BOULEVAR and does age affect safety?
JEFFERSON BOULEVAR was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
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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