Route 97 over Byron Brook
GoodNew London County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI South of Route 207 · Structure no. 02588
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 97 over Byron Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 97 over Byron Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Byron Brook built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 97 over Byron 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Route 97 over Byron Brook carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 97 over Byron Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 97 over Byron Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.