US Bridges

RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02365

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

RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 WB & I84-829 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 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 2 WB & I84-829
CrossesDarlin Street
Location.3 MI E of Hartford Tl
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.76631, -72.65887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 2 WB & I84-829 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 RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 WB & I84-829 over Darlin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.