US Route 7 over Norwalk River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 33 JCT · Structure no. 00532
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Norwalk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,770 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US Route 7 over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 over Norwalk River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Norwalk River carry?
About 23,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Norwalk River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.