US Bridges

Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of So Main ST · Structure no. 01713

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,666 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesLymans Brook
Location.3 MI West of So Main ST
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.61415, -72.43437
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2021)
Projected traffic24,666 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westbound over Lymans Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Lymans Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.