Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 2/10 of Mile W of RTE 83 · Structure no. 01704A
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,541 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Eastbound over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook carry?
About 21,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.