US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 500 E of Danbury Mall · Structure no. 05772
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB 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 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,324 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue carry?
About 23,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 NB over Park Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.