US Bridges

US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03565

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue 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 5 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,862 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 SB
CrossesConnecticut Avenue
Location0.6 MI N of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10988, -73.41919
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2020)
Projected traffic40,862 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Connecticut Avenue built?

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

What condition is US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 SB over Connecticut Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.