US Route 7 over Norwalk River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Before Exit 3 - RTE 7 NB · Structure no. 06065
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Norwalk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,842 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 86 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 over Norwalk River 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Norwalk River carry?
About 39,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Norwalk River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.