US Bridges

US Route 202 over US Route 7

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI N of Route 133 · Structure no. 03930

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over US Route 7 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 202 over US Route 7 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,152 by 2033. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesUS Route 7
Location1.3 MI N of Route 133
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.47223, -73.40827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2013)
Projected traffic26,152 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 202 over US Route 7 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over US Route 7?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over US Route 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.