U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.10 MI South of Route 45 · Structure no. 00559
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 101 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook 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 U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 7 over Gunn Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.