US Route 7 over Eddys Cove
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · .1 MI South of JCT US 44 · Structure no. 05724
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Eddys Cove is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 7 over Eddys Cove 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 7 over Eddys Cove built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 7 over Eddys Cove 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Eddys Cove carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Eddys Cove?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Eddys Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.