Route 2A over Route 32
FairNew London County, Connecticut · Route 2A Exit No. 1 · Structure no. 03424
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2A over Route 32 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2A over Route 32 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,907 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2A over Route 32 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route 2A over Route 32 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2A over Route 32 carry?
About 20,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 2A over Route 32?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2A over Route 32?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.