Route 2 Eastbound over Blackledge River

Fair Condition58 years old17,850 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.68 M W Colchester Tl
CarriesRoute 2 Eastbound
CrossesBlackledge River
Coordinates41.60196, -72.41988

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Deck Area292.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1968

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 Number03460

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