Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1 MI W of Route 154 · Structure no. 01683
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2036. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 over Ruth Hill Rd&roaring Bk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.