US Bridges

Route 32 over Larrabe Brook

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 300 Ft South of Route 203 · Structure no. 06632

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 32 over Larrabe Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 32 over Larrabe Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 32
CrossesLarrabe Brook
Location300 Ft South of Route 203
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.6787, -72.16857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 32 over Larrabe Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 32 over Larrabe Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 32 over Larrabe Brook carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 32 over Larrabe Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 32 over Larrabe Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.