US Bridges

Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.4 Mile N of Route 85 · Structure no. 02611

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2040. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 32 Ramp 002
CrossesInterstate 95 & SR 623
Location1.4 Mile N of Route 85
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36628, -72.10813
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 Ramp 002 over Interstate 95 & SR 623?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.