Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W Hills Point RD · Structure no. 03852
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,102
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 115 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 1,102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hales Road over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.