US Route 7 over Housatonic River

Good Condition95 years old3,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
LocationT.l. Canaan & Salisbury
CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesHousatonic River
Coordinates41.93447, -73.36174

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length251.0 ft (76.5 m)
Max Span243.1 ft (74.1 m)
Deck Width54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Area1262.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,400 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00562

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