US Bridges

Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.7 Miles East of RTE 87 · Structure no. 05902

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoute 207
CrossesSusquetonscut Brook
Location0.7 Miles East of RTE 87
RouteState Highway 207
Coordinates41.64297, -72.20387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,944 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Susquetonscut Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 207 over Susquetonscut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 207 over Susquetonscut Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.