US Bridges

SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .10 MI South of Mass Sl · Structure no. 05778

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 832
CrossesHousatonic Railroad
Location.10 MI South of Mass Sl
RouteState Highway 832
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.04705, -73.32767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic817 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 832 over Housatonic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.