US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · South of I-84 Exit 3 · Structure no. 00541

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 5 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,324 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesHrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.
LocationSouth of I-84 Exit 3
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates41.38222, -73.47507
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2021)
Projected traffic34,324 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.