Route 2 over Shetucket River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .28MI E of JCT RTE 82 EB · Structure no. 00413
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Shetucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 70 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Route 2 over Shetucket River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Shetucket River carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.