US Bridges

Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Approx 370NORTH of Rt 94 · Structure no. 05608

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,492
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,492 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Boulevard
CrossesSalmon Brook
LocationApprox 370NORTH of Rt 94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71666, -72.58507
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,492 (2023)
Projected traffic9,646 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook carry?

About 6,492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Boulevard over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.