US Bridges

Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N I-95 Exit No. 2 · Structure no. 03674

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 133 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 6 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesByram Road
CrossesMetro-North Railroad
Location0.3 MI N I-95 Exit No. 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.00626, -73.65241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Byram Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Byram Road over Metro-North Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.