Route 2 over East River Drive
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 00372
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over East River Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over East River Drive in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,051 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over East River Drive built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Route 2 over East River Drive 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over East River Drive carry?
About 28,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over East River Drive?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over East River Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.