US Bridges

Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 02856

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2037. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 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
CrossesWilliams Street No 1
Location0.2 MI S of I-95
RouteState Highway 32
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36249, -72.10309
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Williams Street No 1 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 NB over Williams Street No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.