Route 2 over Salmon Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 150 (w)jct Rt 17&RT 94 · Structure no. 00385
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Salmon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 2 over Salmon Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, 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 65,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,921 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Salmon Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 over Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook carry?
About 65,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Salmon Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Route 2 over Salmon Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.