Route 2 over New London Tpke
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .6 MI E of INTERSTATE-395 · Structure no. 00409
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over New London Tpke is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over New London Tpke 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 New London Tpke built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 2 over New London Tpke 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over New London Tpke carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over New London Tpke?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over New London Tpke?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.