US Bridges

Route 66 over Route 2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2.29 MI West Hebron Tl · Structure no. 01712

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesRoute 2
Location2.29 MI West Hebron Tl
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63471, -72.45837
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,345 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over Route 2 built?

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

What condition is Route 66 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over Route 2 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 over Route 2?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.