Route 97 over Abandoned Canal
FairNew London County, Connecticut · .1 MI North of Route 207 · Structure no. 03434
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 97 over Abandoned Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 97 over Abandoned Canal in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 97 over Abandoned Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 97 over Abandoned Canal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 97 over Abandoned Canal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 97 over Abandoned Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 97 over Abandoned Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.