US Bridges

Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5 MI No of Int Route 94 · Structure no. 05952

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,364
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern BOULEVARD1
CrossesSalmon Brook
Location.5 MI No of Int Route 94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71794, -72.59382
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2023)
Projected traffic3,513 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Western BOULEVARD1 over Salmon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.