US Bridges

Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.24 MI N of Main ST Op · Structure no. 05561

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,822 by 2038. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 3
CrossesRoute 2 & Ramp 080 EB
Location0.24 MI N of Main ST Op
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.72662, -72.61101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2018)
Projected traffic39,822 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Route 3 over Route 2 & Ramp 080 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.