FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 82

Carrying ROUTE 82 over ROARING BROOK

0.1 MI W OF ROUTE 148, New London, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 82

The ROUTE 82 bridge in New London, Connecticut carries ROUTE 82 over ROARING BROOK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ROUTE 82 compares

▲ 55.0
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Connecticut bridges
431
Bridges in New London · 16 in Poor condition
ROUTE 82 99.9 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
02508

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 82 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ROUTE 82 against other structures in New London and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE 82?

ROUTE 82 in New London, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 82 inspected?

ROUTE 82's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 82 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 82?

ROUTE 82 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 82?

ROUTE 82 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 82 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 82 was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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