US Route 7 over Housatonic Railroad

Fair Condition95 years old3,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Location500 N Of Salisbury Tl
CarriesUS Route 7
CrossesHousatonic Railroad
Coordinates41.93570, -73.36057

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Area439.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00563

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