Route 32 over Roaring Brook
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 Miles North of I-84 · Structure no. 00937
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Roaring Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 32 over Roaring Brook in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 32 over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 32 over Roaring 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 32 over Roaring Brook carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.