US Route 7 over Housatonic River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · T.L. Canaan & Salisbury · Structure no. 00562
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 94 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US Route 7 over Housatonic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Housatonic River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.