Route 32 over Middle River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 250 Ft South of Route 190 · Structure no. 00940
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 32 over Middle River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 32 over Middle River 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 Middle River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Middle River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.