US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Danbury Mall to US 7 NB · Structure no. 05909
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 426 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2038. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US RTE 7 Ramp 048 over US 7 SB &sugar Hollow RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.