US Route 7 over Housatonic River
GoodLitchfield County, Connecticut · Gaylordsville · Structure no. 05965
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 7 over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 7 over Housatonic River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 7 over Housatonic River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 7 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 7 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.