Route 2 Westbound over Pitkin Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02372
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Pitkin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound 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 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,862 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Westbound over Pitkin Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound 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 Westbound over Pitkin Street carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Pitkin Street?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Pitkin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.