Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .5 Miles West of Exit 5A · Structure no. 00378A
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,127 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street carry?
About 37,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Ensign Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.