Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02370
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,431 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Pitkin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.