Route 32 over Smith Cove
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI S of SR 693 · Structure no. 00924
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Smith Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 32 over Smith Cove in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 32 over Smith Cove built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Route 32 over Smith Cove 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 Route 32 over Smith Cove carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Smith Cove?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Smith Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.