US Bridges

Johnson Road over Route 2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of O Pass Rt 66 · Structure no. 03279

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Route 2 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesRoute 2
Location0.4 MI E of O Pass Rt 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.6306, -72.45174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic906 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Johnson Road over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road over Route 2 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 Johnson Road over Route 2 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Route 2?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.