Route 32 over Stony Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI North of Route 163 · Structure no. 05545
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 32 over Stony Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 years old, older 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,441 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 32 over Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 32 over Stony Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 32 over Stony Brook carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Stony Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Stony Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.