US Bridges

SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 00333

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
689 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,017 by 2039. The structure is 689 ft (210.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 724
CrossesUS 1 and Metro North
Location0.6 MI W of I-95
RouteState Highway 724
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.30108, -72.92335
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210.1 m)
Longest span379 ft (115.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,600 (2019)
Projected traffic93,017 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North carry?

About 62,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North?

The structure is 689 ft (210.1 m) long with a longest span of 379 ft (115.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 over US 1 and Metro North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.