US Bridges

Route 207 over Cabin Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2 Miles East of Hebron Tl · Structure no. 01546

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 207 over Cabin Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 207 over Cabin Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 207
CrossesCabin Brook
Location2 Miles East of Hebron Tl
RouteState Highway 207
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62985, -72.29903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 207 over Cabin Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 207 over Cabin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 207 over Cabin Brook carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 207 over Cabin Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 207 over Cabin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.