Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.1 North Junc Route 2 · Structure no. 00933
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 32 over N.E. Central 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over N.E. Central Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.