Route 2 over Route 78 Eastbound

Fair Condition51 years old6,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Location1.4 Mi E Of I-95
CarriesRoute 2
CrossesRoute 78 Eastbound
Coordinates41.39312, -71.84524

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length259.2 ft (79 m)
Max Span133.9 ft (40.8 m)
Deck Width80.4 ft (24.5 m)
Deck Area1935.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1975 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,900 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number03821

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