US Bridges

Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 East of Int Rte. 3 · Structure no. 05562

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,409 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 3 TR 801
CrossesRoute 2 Ramp 080
Location500 East of Int Rte. 3
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.72533, -72.61044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2024)
Projected traffic25,409 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 built?

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

What condition is Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 3 TR 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.