Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .5 Mile East of Exit 5 · Structure no. 00378B
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,738 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eastbound over Ensign Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street carry?
About 32,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound 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 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Ensign Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.