US Bridges

US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 Miles North of I-95 · Structure no. 03570

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 7 Ramp 005
CrossesUS Route 1
Location1.2 Miles North of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11804, -73.4203
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1 built?

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

What condition is US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1 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 RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 7 Ramp 005 over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.