US Bridges

Route 354 over Route 2

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · Route 2 WB Exit No. 20 · Structure no. 03397

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 354 over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 354 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 354
CrossesRoute 2
LocationRoute 2 WB Exit No. 20
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates41.56274, -72.3166
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Route 354 over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 354 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 354 over Route 2 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 354 over Route 2?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 354 over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.