Route 2 over Main Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Exit 5A WB · Structure no. 00380
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Main Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 67,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,704 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Main Street built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 2 over Main 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Main Street carry?
About 67,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Main Street?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.