Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.20 MI West of Route 83 · Structure no. 01704B
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound 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 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Westbound over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook carry?
About 21,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.