SR 642 over Route 2
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.5 Miles West of I-395 · Structure no. 06586
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 642 over Route 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 642 over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,003 by 2037. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 642 over Route 2 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 642 over Route 2 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 642 over Route 2 carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 642 over Route 2?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR 642 over Route 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.