US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road)

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · NB US Route 7 over SR 805 · Structure no. 00550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road) in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, 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 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,011 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesSR 805 (federal Road)
LocationNB US Route 7 over SR 805
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42126, -73.41979
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2021)
Projected traffic41,011 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NB over SR 805 (federal Road) built?

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

What condition is US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road) 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 NB over SR 805 (federal Road) carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road)?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over SR 805 (federal Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.