US Bridges

Route 2A over Gallivan Lane

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI E of I-395 · Structure no. 03423

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2A over Gallivan Lane is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2A over Gallivan Lane in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,344 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 2A
CrossesGallivan Lane
Location0.5 MI E of I-395
RouteState Highway 2A
Coordinates41.48533, -72.10511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2023)
Projected traffic53,344 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2A over Gallivan Lane built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Route 2A over Gallivan Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2A over Gallivan Lane carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2A over Gallivan Lane?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2A over Gallivan Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.