US Bridges

Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Route 2 · Structure no. 05349

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 82EB & Rt 32NB
CrossesNec RR & Yantic River
Location0.1 MI West of Route 2
RouteState Highway 82
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.52372, -72.0823
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic14,562 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 82EB & Rt 32NB over Nec RR & Yantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.