Route 2 over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .8 MI E of Interstate 395 · Structure no. 00411
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Yantic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,232 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Yantic River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 2 over Yantic River 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 Yantic River carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Yantic River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Yantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.