Mohegan-Pequot Bridge
The Mohegan-Pequot Bridge is a bridge in Montville and Preston, Connecticut. It carries Route 2A over the Thames River. It is a traditional steel girder bridge like those commonly found elsewhere. It was built in 1967 with tolls, which were removed in 1980. It is the northernmost crossing of the Thames River.[1]
Mohegan-Pequot Bridge | |
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 Mohegan-Pequot Bridge in December 2018 | |
| Coordinates | 41.4818°N 72.0748°W |
| Carries |  |
| Crosses | Thames River |
| Named for | Native American tribes of the local area |
| Owner | CT DOT |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Girder bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 1435 feet |
| Width | 2 lanes |
| Height | 75 feet |
| History | |
| Construction cost | $7.5 million |
| Opened | December 1, 1967 |
| Rebuilt | 1996 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | 1967-1976: 15¢. 1976-1980: 25¢. Currently: None |
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References
- Oglesby, Scott. "Connecticut Route 2A". www.kurumi.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
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