Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 03821
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound?
The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.