US Bridges

Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 32 · Structure no. 06030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 437
CrossesNE Central RR & Driveway
Location0.3 MI E of Route 32
RouteState Highway 437
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36192, -72.09364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 437 over NE Central RR & Driveway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.