US Route 7 over Bulls Canal

Fair Condition96 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location0.25 Mi S Of Bulls Br RD
CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesBulls Canal
Coordinates41.67357, -73.50444

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length66.3 ft (20.2 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area212.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1993)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00558

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