US Bridges

Mill Hill Road over Route 2

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI W of Route 16 · Structure no. 03388

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill Road over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Hill Road over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,844 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Hill Road
CrossesRoute 2
Location1.3 MI W of Route 16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58182, -72.35871
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,933 (2024)
Projected traffic5,844 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mill Hill Road over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Hill Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Hill Road over Route 2 carry?

About 3,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Hill Road over Route 2?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Hill Road over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.