US Bridges

US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden Ave)

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles North of I-95 · Structure no. 03569B

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,107 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 SB
CrossesUS Route 1 (belden Ave)
Location1.2 Miles North of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11808, -73.42006
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2020)
Projected traffic36,107 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 US Route 1 (belden Ave) built?

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

What condition is US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden Ave) carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden Ave)?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 SB over US Route 1 (belden Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.