Route 197 over Muddy Brook
FairWindham County, Connecticut · .5 MI East of RTE 169 · Structure no. 05694
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 197 over Muddy Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 197 over Muddy Brook in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 197 over Muddy Brook built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 197 over Muddy 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 2025.
How much traffic does Route 197 over Muddy Brook carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 197 over Muddy Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 197 over Muddy Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.