US Bridges

US 2 over Connecticut River

Good

Coos County, New Hampshire · At Vermont State Line · Structure no. 014101120013000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Connecticut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Connecticut River in Coos County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,683 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesConnecticut River
LocationAt Vermont State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCoos County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates44.49631, -71.59435
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2023)
Projected traffic5,683 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Connecticut River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Connecticut River carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Connecticut River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.