US Bridges

US RTE 7 SB TR 801 over Perry Avenue

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · US Route 7 SB Exit No. 3 · Structure no. 06068

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 7 SB TR 801 over Perry Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 7 SB TR 801 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 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).

CarriesUS RTE 7 SB TR 801
CrossesPerry Avenue
LocationUS Route 7 SB Exit No. 3
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates41.1408, -73.43441
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

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 traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 801 over Perry Avenue built?

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

What condition is US RTE 7 SB TR 801 over Perry Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US RTE 7 SB TR 801 over Perry Avenue carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 7 SB TR 801 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 801 over Perry Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.