US Bridges

Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 02846

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2037. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 42 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 SB TR 818
Location0.2 MI N of I-95
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36732, -72.10589
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB TR 818 built?

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

What condition is Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 NB over I-95 SB TR 818?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.