Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .3 Mile West of Main ST · Structure no. 06110
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,486 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive carry?
About 34,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over East River Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.