US Bridges

Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Route 2 WB Exit 11 Ramp · Structure no. 02991

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRoute 2 Ramp 028
CrossesDark Hollow Brook
LocationRoute 2 WB Exit 11 Ramp
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.66178, -72.52093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic669 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 2 Ramp 028 over Dark Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.