US Bridges

Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles West of Exit 22 · Structure no. 01865

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2 Westbound
CrossesCamp Moween Road
Location1.2 Miles West of Exit 22
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.56704, -72.2317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2021)
Projected traffic17,534 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 Westbound over Camp Moween Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.