US Route 7 over Broad Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 123 · Structure no. 06064
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Broad Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Broad Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,316 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 115 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 over Broad Street built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 over Broad Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Broad Street carry?
About 37,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Broad Street?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Broad Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.