Prospect Hill Road over Route 2
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI E of Route 149 · Structure no. 00395
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Hill Road over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Hill Road over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Hill Road over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Hill Road over Route 2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Hill Road over Route 2 carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Hill Road over Route 2?
The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Hill Road over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.