Bashon Hill Road over Route 2
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.10 MI East Lebanon Tl. · Structure no. 00398
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,272
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bashon Hill Road over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bashon Hill Road over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 Bashon Hill Road over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Bashon Hill Road over Route 2 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bashon Hill Road over Route 2 carry?
About 1,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bashon Hill Road over Route 2?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bashon Hill Road over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.