US Bridges

Route 82 over Swamp Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI W of Route 11 · Structure no. 05401

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 82 over Swamp Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 82 over Swamp Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 82
CrossesSwamp Brook
Location0.8 MI W of Route 11
RouteState Highway 82
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.46182, -72.29234
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 82 over Swamp Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 82 over Swamp Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 82 over Swamp Brook carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 82 over Swamp Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 82 over Swamp Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.