US Bridges

Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 2.2 MI E of Route 164 · Structure no. 06764

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 2 EB Ramp
CrossesRoute 2
Location2.2 MI E of Route 164
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.47218, -71.95334
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic892 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB Ramp over Route 2 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 EB Ramp over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.