US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Due East of Danbury Mall · Structure no. 05463
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,810 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 SB over Park Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.