Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.68 M W Colchester Tl · Structure no. 03460
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,523 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River carry?
About 17,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.