Route 197 over Quinebaug River

Fair Condition95 years old2,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Location.2 Mi West Of Route 131
CarriesRoute 197
CrossesQuinebaug River
Coordinates42.02192, -71.95405

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area284.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01536

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