US Bridges

Route 207 over Beaver Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of Route 97 · Structure no. 05998

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 207 over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 207 over Beaver Brook in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 207
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location.3 MI West of Route 97
RouteState Highway 207
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.61639, -72.08944
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 207 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 207 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 207 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.