US Bridges

Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .3 MI N. of US Route 7 · Structure no. 01304

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 107
CrossesMetro-North Railroad
Location.3 MI N. of US Route 7
RouteState Highway 107
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.25701, -73.43003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 107 over Metro-North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.