Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Btwn Ely Ave & Ml King DR · Structure no. 03849
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Lowe Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Lowe Street over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.