US Bridges

Route 207 over Beaver Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI West of Route 97 · Structure no. 01550

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 207 over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 207 over Beaver Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 207
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.1 MI West of Route 97
RouteState Highway 207
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.61637, -72.08678
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Route 207 over Beaver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 207 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 207 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 207 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.