US Bridges

Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · At JCT of INTERSTATE-395 · Structure no. 00274

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,264 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 2
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
LocationAt JCT of INTERSTATE-395
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54626, -72.10893
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2021)
Projected traffic51,264 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.