US Bridges

US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 500 E of Danbury Airport · Structure no. 05773

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,094 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7 NB
CrossesWooster Heights Road
Location500 E of Danbury Airport
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37145, -73.47362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2018)
Projected traffic19,094 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 NB over Wooster Heights Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.