US Bridges

Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.09 MI E of Op I-84 EB · Structure no. 02368A

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
640 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2038. The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesI-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833
Location0.09 MI E of Op I-84 EB
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.76515, -72.65468
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length640 ft (195.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic12,482 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833?

The structure is 640 ft (195.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 Westbound over I-84EB I-84TR 831 & 833?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.