US Bridges

Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 990FT N of Route 136 · Structure no. 03851

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,629
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 4,629 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,878 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTriangle Street
CrossesMetro-North Railroad
Location990FT N of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.10875, -73.39334
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,629 (2024)
Projected traffic6,878 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Triangle 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 Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad carry?

About 4,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Triangle Street over Metro-North Railroad?

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