US Bridges

U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.26 MI North O Route 202 · Structure no. 06564

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland 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 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,296 by 2042. The structure is 433 ft (132 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
CrossesTributary Brook/ Wetland
Location1.26 MI North O Route 202
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48895, -73.41902
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2022)
Projected traffic37,296 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 7 over Tributary Brook/ Wetland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.