Route 83 over Route 2
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI N of New London Tpk · Structure no. 01705
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 83 over Route 2 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 83 over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 83 over Route 2 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 83 over Route 2 carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Route 2?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.