Route 2 Westbound over Route 149
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 2 Exit No 16 · Structure no. 00392
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Route 149 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Route 149 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 years old, older 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Westbound over Route 149 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Route 149 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Route 149 carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Route 149?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Route 149?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.