US Bridges

Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641

Poor

New London County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of Route 85 · Structure no. 02833

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
764 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 32 NB
CrossesI-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641
Location1.6 MI N of Route 85
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36501, -72.10527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length764 ft (232.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641?

The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 NB over I-95 US 1 NB SR 623&641?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.