Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Route 2 at Exit No 7 · Structure no. 00386
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,551 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 164 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street carry?
About 74,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 & Rt 17 SB over House Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.