Route 2 Westbound over Blackledge River

Fair Condition67 years old17,850 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.7 Mi W Of Colchester Tl
CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesBlackledge River
Coordinates41.60215, -72.41969

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length77.4 ft (23.6 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width49.5 ft (15.1 m)
Deck Area356.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,850 (2018)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00391

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