US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over US Route 202

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At Rte. 7 Federal RD Exit · Structure no. 03920

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over US Route 202 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over US Route 202 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,859 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesUS Route 202
LocationAt Rte. 7 Federal RD Exit
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43085, -73.41055
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,859 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 US Route 202 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 NB over US Route 202 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 7 NB over US Route 202 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over US Route 202?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over US Route 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.