US Bridges

SR 641 over Route 32

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 02875

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 641 over Route 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 641 over Route 32 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 641
CrossesRoute 32
Location0.3 MI S of I-95
RouteState Highway 641
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.3607, -72.09986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 641 over Route 32 built?

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

What condition is SR 641 over Route 32 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 SR 641 over Route 32 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 641 over Route 32?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 641 over Route 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.