US Bridges

US Route 7 over Norwalk River

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 102 · Structure no. 02029

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Norwalk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,489 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesNorwalk River
Location0.1 MI N of Route 102
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26929, -73.44204
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,489 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 7 over Norwalk River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 over Norwalk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 over Norwalk River carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Norwalk River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 over Norwalk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.