US Bridges

US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Route 33 · Structure no. 05477

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 40 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,003 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesGeotzen Brook
Location1.2 MI N of Route 33
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21294, -73.43206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2020)
Projected traffic26,003 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Route 7 over Geotzen Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.