US Bridges

US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 450N of Grove RD INT.RT7 · Structure no. 00557

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks is a concrete frame carrying US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesCl&p Penstocks
Location450N of Grove RD INT.RT7
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.65999, -73.4919
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks 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 Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 over Cl&p Penstocks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.