US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03566

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,714 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesConnecticut Ave
Location0.6 MI N of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10994, -73.4188
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2020)
Projected traffic40,714 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 NB over Connecticut Ave built?

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

What condition is US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave 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 NB over Connecticut Ave carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over Connecticut Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.