US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over Union Park South

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Adj Intersect W- Route 1 · Structure no. 03568A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over Union Park South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over Union Park South 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,469 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesUnion Park South
LocationAdj Intersect W- Route 1
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11537, -73.41881
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2023)
Projected traffic45,469 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Union Park South built?

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

What condition is US Route 7 NB over Union Park South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 NB over Union Park South carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over Union Park South?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over Union Park South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.