US Bridges

Route 2 over Dickerson Creek

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI East of West RD · Structure no. 01709

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Dickerson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 2 over Dickerson Creek 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 40,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,733 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesDickerson Creek
Location.3 MI East of West RD
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.64956, -72.48078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,200 (2021)
Projected traffic59,733 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over Dickerson Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 2 over Dickerson Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 over Dickerson Creek carry?

About 40,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Dickerson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 2 over Dickerson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.