Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .5 Mile West UP Route 83 · Structure no. 01702
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,541 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Quarry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road carry?
About 21,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Quarry Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.