US Bridges

U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 Miles North of I-95 · Structure no. 03573B

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,895 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 7 SB
CrossesRoute 123
Location1.8 Miles North of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates41.12631, -73.42665
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2020)
Projected traffic26,895 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 U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123 built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123 carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 7 SB over Route 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.