US Bridges

Route 32 over New England Central RR

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 2.5 Miles North of I-84 · Structure no. 00939

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 over New England Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 over New England Central RR in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 32
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location2.5 Miles North of I-84
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.92944, -72.30781
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2017)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 32 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 over New England Central RR 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 Route 32 over New England Central RR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.