US Bridges

So Main Street #1 over Route 2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 15 · Structure no. 03280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Main Street #1 over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So Main Street #1 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSo Main Street #1
CrossesRoute 2
LocationAt Exit 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.6101, -72.4329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2023)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 So Main Street #1 over Route 2 built?

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

What condition is So Main Street #1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does So Main Street #1 over Route 2 carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is So Main Street #1 over Route 2?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns So Main Street #1 over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.