US Bridges

US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 NB Exit No. 39A · Structure no. 06067

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 7 SB TR 811
CrossesPerry Avenue
LocationRoute 15 NB Exit No. 39A
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.14035, -73.43418
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2020)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 7 SB TR 811 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 7 SB TR 811 over Perry Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.