SR 642 over New England Central RR
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .67M W JCT INTERSTATE-395 · Structure no. 03798
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 642 over New England Central RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 642 over New England Central RR in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 642 over New England Central RR built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SR 642 over New England Central RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 642 over New England Central RR carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 642 over New England Central RR?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 642 over New England Central RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.