US Bridges

Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2 MI West of RTE 163 · Structure no. 01875

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Hill Road #1
CrossesRoute 2
Location2 MI West of RTE 163
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57022, -72.20831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic817 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Hill Road #1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Hill Road #1 over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.