Route 2 over Sutton Avenue
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 5B · Structure no. 00381
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Sutton Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Sutton Avenue in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 74 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 68,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,933 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Sutton Avenue built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Route 2 over Sutton Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Sutton Avenue carry?
About 68,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Sutton Avenue?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Sutton Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.