Route 207 over Beaver Brook
PoorPosted for loadNew London County, Connecticut · 3 Miles East of Route 32 · Structure no. 01547
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 207 over Beaver Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 207 over Beaver Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 207 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Route 207 over Beaver Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 207 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 207 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 207 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.