US Bridges

U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1/2 Mi. So. of US Rt. 202 · Structure no. 06563

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,907 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 7 Bypas
CrossesWetland a
Location1/2 Mi. So. of US Rt. 202
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.47748, -73.41193
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2021)
Projected traffic30,907 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 7 Bypas over Wetland a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.