Park Road over Route 2
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .9 MI West of Route 66 · Structure no. 01710
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Road over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Road 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 Park Road over Route 2 carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Route 2?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.