Route 97 over Beaver Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · .1 MI South Route 207 · Structure no. 01291
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 97 over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 97 over Beaver Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 97 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 97 over Beaver 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 97 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 97 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 97 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.