Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 1 MI North of RTE 203 · Structure no. 00936
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 32 over Obwebetuck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Route 32 over Obwebetuck Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.