US Bridges

Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · JCT Route 2 & I-91 · Structure no. 00371A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,175 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,051 by 2038. The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesI-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR
LocationJCT Route 2 & I-91
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.7657, -72.66595
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,175 ft (358.1 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2018)
Projected traffic42,051 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR?

The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over I-91 & Conn Rv Ct So. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.