US Route 7 over Bulls Canal
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.25 MI S of Bulls Br RD · Structure no. 00558
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Bulls Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 7 over Bulls Canal in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 over Bulls Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US Route 7 over Bulls Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Bulls Canal carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Bulls Canal?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Bulls Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.