US Route 7 SB over Union Park South
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Adj Intersect W- Route 1 · Structure no. 03568B
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 SB over Union Park South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,521 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 SB over Union Park South built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 SB 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 SB over Union Park South carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 SB over Union Park South?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 SB over Union Park South?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.