US Bridges

Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI E of I-395 · Structure no. 03425

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,119 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 2A
CrossesMassapeag Side RD
Location1.5 MI E of I-395
RouteState Highway 2A
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48083, -72.08689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,119 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Massapeag Side RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2A over Massapeag Side RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.