Route 2 over Griswold Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .8 Mi(w)of Hebron Avenue · Structure no. 00384
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Griswold Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Griswold Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 74,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,551 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 91 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 Griswold Street built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 2 over Griswold 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Griswold Street carry?
About 74,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Griswold Street?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Griswold Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.