US Bridges

Oak Street over Route 2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of Route 94 · Structure no. 01699

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street over Route 2 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesRoute 2
Location0.2 Mile East of Route 94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.71314, -72.59109
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2021)
Projected traffic16,048 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Route 2 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 Oak Street over Route 2 carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Route 2?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.