US Route 7 SB over Still River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 2 Mi. South of Rte. 202 · Structure no. 03924
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 SB over Still River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over Still River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 SB over Still River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 SB over Still River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over Still River carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 SB over Still River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 SB over Still River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.