Route 32 over Yantic River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .2 MI North of Route 2 · Structure no. 00934
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Yantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 over Yantic River 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,746 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yantic River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 32 over Yantic River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 32 over Yantic River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Yantic River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Yantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.