US Bridges

US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 3 Interstate 84 EB · Structure no. 00545

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 SB
CrossesInterstate 84 EB
LocationExit 3 Interstate 84 EB
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38568, -73.47669
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic24,517 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 84 EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB carry?

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

How long is US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 SB over Interstate 84 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.