Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 300 Ft N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03751
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,146
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 124 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 5,146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,646 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Longbrook Avenue 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 Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 5,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Longbrook Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.