Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.08 MI W of Prospect ST · Structure no. 01626
- Built
- 1832
- 193 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1832, so it is 193 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,168 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway built?
It was built in 1832, making it 193 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street No. 2 over SR 598 Whitehead Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.