Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI W of Route 11 · Structure no. 01140
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 over East Br Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.