US Bridges

Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI E of Route 164 · Structure no. 06763

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesLake of Isles Drive
Location1.9 MI E of Route 164
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.4756, -71.95624
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2021)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2 over Lake of Isles Drive built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over Lake of Isles Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.