US Bridges

US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .79 MI S of Rt 55 JCT · Structure no. 05722

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesMorrisey Brook
Location.79 MI S of Rt 55 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63698, -73.4776
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2015)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook 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 2021.

How much traffic does US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 7 over Morrisey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.