Route 2 over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · Intersection of Route 12 · Structure no. 00415
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Shetucket River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,168 by 2037. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 2 over Shetucket 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Shetucket River carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.