Route 2 over SR 517 SB
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 5 a · Structure no. 00379
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over SR 517 SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 2 over SR 517 SB 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 63,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,800 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 over SR 517 SB built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 2 over SR 517 SB 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 over SR 517 SB carry?
About 63,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over SR 517 SB?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over SR 517 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.