Route 2 over New Eng Central RR
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .7 Mile East of I-395 · Structure no. 00410
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over New Eng Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over New Eng Central RR in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,449 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over New Eng Central RR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 2 over New Eng Central RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over New Eng Central RR carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over New Eng Central RR?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over New Eng Central RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.