US Bridges

US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of RTE 33 N JCT · Structure no. 05260

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad is a concrete frame carrying US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 42 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,718 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.5 MI N of RTE 33 N JCT
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.20268, -73.43052
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,718 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.