US Bridges

US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · EB Exit from Charter Oak · Structure no. 06050

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 5 TR 804
CrossesRoute 2 Westbound
LocationEB Exit from Charter Oak
RouteU.S. Route 5
Coordinates41.7543, -72.64694
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 5 TR 804 over Route 2 Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.