Commerce Street over Route 2
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .77 MI N of Neipsic EXIT9 · Structure no. 01706
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Street over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Street 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 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commerce Street over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commerce Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Commerce Street over Route 2 carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Commerce Street over Route 2?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Street over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.