Route 32 over New England Central Rr.
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI North of Route 207 · Structure no. 00935
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over New England Central Rr. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 32 over New England Central Rr. in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 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 4 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 44 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 New England Central Rr. built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 32 over New England Central Rr. 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 32 over New England Central Rr. carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over New England Central Rr.?
The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over New England Central Rr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.