Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 495 Ft N of Route 136 · Structure no. 03850
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,058
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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.
It carries about 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 1,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.