Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.88 MI West of Norwich · Structure no. 00399
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,911 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 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 Eastbound over Route 163 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163 carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Route 163?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.