Route 82 over Connecticut River
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Rte. 149 · Structure no. 01138
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 885 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 over Connecticut River is a steel movable - swing carrying Route 82 over Connecticut River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 112 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2042. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 82 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 82 over Connecticut River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 82 over Connecticut River carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 82 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 461 ft (140.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.