US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · Cornwall-Sharon Town-Line · Structure no. 00560
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 674 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 674 ft (205.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD?
The structure is 674 ft (205.3 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 & RTE 4 over Housatonic Rv RR Locl RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.