US Bridges

US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit 15 · Structure no. 03562

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,533 by 2040. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 & Ramp
CrossesI-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit 15
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10641, -73.42018
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2020)
Projected traffic54,533 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1 carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 & Ramp over I-95 & TR802 RTE 7 Rmp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.