US Bridges

US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 123 · Structure no. 06066

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue 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 46,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,500 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 7 & on Ramp
CrossesPerry Avenue
Location0.4 MI N of Route 123
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.13669, -73.42985
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,100 (2023)
Projected traffic68,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry 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 2024.

How much traffic does US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue carry?

About 46,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 7 & on Ramp over Perry Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.