US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 49 · Structure no. 01808

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 NB
CrossesRoute 2
Location1 Mile West of Route 49
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41153, -71.85552
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2020)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2 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 INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2 carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 NB over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.