Route 2 over Hockanum River
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · .4 Mile East of Pitkin ST · Structure no. 00374
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Hockanum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,037 by 2041. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route 2 over Hockanum River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Hockanum River carry?
About 75,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Hockanum River?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.