Route 16 over Route 2
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI W of Route 85 · Structure no. 03391
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 16 over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 16 over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,803 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 16 over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 16 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 16 over Route 2 carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 16 over Route 2?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 16 over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.