Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile of Route 149 · Structure no. 00394
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,409 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Jeremy River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Jeremy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.