DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 16 · Structure no. 03392
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,273
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,377 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound carry?
About 2,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns DR Foote Road over Route 2 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.