US Bridges

Chestnut Hill Road over Route 2

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI E of Route 354 · Structure no. 03398

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Hill Road over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Hill Road 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Hill Road
CrossesRoute 2
Location0.9 MI E of Route 354
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57063, -72.30224
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic3,418 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Chestnut Hill Road over Route 2 built?

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

What condition is Chestnut 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 June 2023.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Hill Road over Route 2?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Hill Road over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.