US Bridges

US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of Route 102 · Structure no. 00535

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,935 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesCooper Pond Brook
Location100 Ft S of Route 102
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26729, -73.44159
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2020)
Projected traffic27,935 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 over Cooper Pond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 over Cooper Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.