Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI West of JCT Rt 165 · Structure no. 05522
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,168 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Route 2 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.