US Bridges

US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .3 MI South of I84 · Structure no. 00543

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 7 SB
CrossesI - 84 Ramp 802
Location.3 MI South of I84
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates41.38409, -73.47635
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic24,517 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802 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 I - 84 Ramp 802 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 SB over I - 84 Ramp 802?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.