Route 97 over Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · At Intersection of Rt 207 · Structure no. 01292
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 97 over Shetucket River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 97 over Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 97 over Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 97 over Shetucket 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 97 over Shetucket River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 97 over Shetucket River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 97 over Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.