US Bridges

Route 2 over Maple Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 5 C · Structure no. 00382

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Maple Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Maple Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,897 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesMaple Street
LocationAt Exit 5 C
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.73266, -72.62247
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2021)
Projected traffic89,897 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over Maple Street built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 over Maple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 over Maple Street carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Maple Street?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over Maple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.