Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 100 Ft N of Route 163 · Structure no. 05903
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,493 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 32 over Oxoboxo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Oxoboxo Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.