US Bridges

Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of I-395 · Structure no. 00408

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,879 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 2
CrossesMcclellan Avenue
Location1 MI East of I-395
RouteState Highway 2
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54563, -72.10553
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2021)
Projected traffic33,879 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue 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 Mcclellan Avenue carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over Mcclellan Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.