Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI W of Colchester Tl · Structure no. 00391
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,523 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River carry?
About 17,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.