Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.0 Mile East of JCT 32 · Structure no. 03426
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,434 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv 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 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,782 by 2043. The structure is 1,434 ft (437.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv?
The structure is 1,434 ft (437.2 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2A over Necrr P&wrr & Thames Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.