US Bridges

Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 NB Exit No. 15 · Structure no. 03561

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,088 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStuart Avenue
CrossesUS Route 7 Northbound
LocationI-95 NB Exit No. 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10536, -73.42327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic17,088 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart Avenue over US Route 7 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.