Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI East of Wassuc RD · Structure no. 01857
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 2 over Dark Hollow 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,608 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook carry?
About 45,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 2 over Dark Hollow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.