Founders Bridge, Road bridge in Hartford, United States
The Founders Bridge extends across the Connecticut River with seven traffic lanes and an 18-foot wide sidewalk connecting Hartford to East Hartford.
The bridge, completed in 1957 at a cost of 5 million dollars, replaced the previous State Street Bridge to address traffic congestion at Bulkeley Bridge.
The structure forms part of the East Coast Greenway, integrating into a network of trails stretching from Maine to Florida.
The bridge carries approximately 29,200 vehicles daily along Route 2, providing direct connections to Interstate 91 and Interstate 84 through the Mixmaster interchange.
During its 1994 renovation, construction teams maintained traffic flow while adding new lanes, wider sidewalks, and connections to riverfront recreational areas.
Location: Connecticut
Official opening: 1958
GPS coordinates: 41.76560,-72.66540
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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