US Bridges

US Route 7 SB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · South of I-84 Exit 3 · Structure no. 00542

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 SB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,810 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 7 SB
CrossesHrrc Still Rv Mall Acc.
LocationSouth of I-84 Exit 3
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates41.3823, -73.47544
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2021)
Projected traffic35,810 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 SB over Hrrc Still Rv Mall Acc. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US Route 7 SB 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 January 2024.

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

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.