US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 00326
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,248 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.