Route 2 over Shunock River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.1 E of Route 201 · Structure no. 00416
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Shunock River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 2 over Shunock River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shunock River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 2 over Shunock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Shunock River carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Shunock River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Shunock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.