US Bridges

Route 2 Westbound over West Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2 Miles West of Route 66 · Structure no. 03374

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Westbound over West Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over West Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,164 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesWest Road
Location2 Miles West of Route 66
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.65, -72.4852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,164 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 Westbound over West Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Route 2 Westbound over West Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over West Road carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Westbound over West Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 Westbound over West Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.