BIA RTE 407
Carrying BIA RTE 407 over UNNAMED STREAM
4.9KM NE LEYARD, CT, New London, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIA RTE 407
The BIA RTE 407 bridge in New London, Connecticut carries BIA RTE 407 over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIA RTE 407 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000S50020B4072
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIA RTE 407 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BIA RTE 407 against other structures in New London and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIA RTE 407?
BIA RTE 407 in New London, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIA RTE 407 inspected?
BIA RTE 407's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIA RTE 407 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIA RTE 407?
BIA RTE 407 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIA RTE 407?
BIA RTE 407 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BIA RTE 407 and does age affect safety?
BIA RTE 407 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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