US Bridges

Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Neipsic Road · Structure no. 01701B

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road 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 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,541 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesNeipsic Road
LocationNeipsic Road
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.7033, -72.56987
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2021)
Projected traffic32,541 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road built?

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

What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road 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 Westbound over Neipsic Road carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Neipsic Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.