US Bridges

Route 2 Eastbound over Quarry Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .49 Mi(w)of JCT Route 83 · Structure no. 01703

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Eastbound over Quarry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Quarry 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 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 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 2 Eastbound
CrossesQuarry Road
Location.49 Mi(w)of JCT Route 83
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.68383, -72.54106
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 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
Trucks8%
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 Eastbound over Quarry Road built?

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

What condition is Route 2 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Quarry Road carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Quarry Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Quarry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.