US Bridges

Jones Hollow Road over Route 2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.26 MI West of Op Rt 66 · Structure no. 01711

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Hollow Road over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Hollow 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJones Hollow Road
CrossesRoute 2
Location0.26 MI West of Op Rt 66
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6381, -72.46086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Hollow Road over Route 2 built?

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

What condition is Jones Hollow 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 Jones Hollow Road over Route 2 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jones Hollow Road over Route 2?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Hollow Road over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.