Route 2 over Route 642
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .3 MI East of Route 32 · Structure no. 00406
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Route 642 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Route 642 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,685 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Route 642 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 2 over Route 642 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Route 642 carry?
About 29,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Route 642?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Route 642?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.