Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02364
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Darlin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.