Route 2 over Wawecus Street
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI East of Route 32 · Structure no. 00407
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Wawecus Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Wawecus Street 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 38,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,761 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 98 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 | 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 over Wawecus Street built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 2 over Wawecus Street 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 Wawecus Street carry?
About 38,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Wawecus Street?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Wawecus Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.