Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft N Summit Road · Structure no. 03846
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,853
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,753 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Drinkwater Place 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 Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 1,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Drinkwater Place over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.