Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.53MI West of Norwich Tl · Structure no. 00401
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 277 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST?
The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 Eastbound over Fitchvlle Pond&bozrah ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.