Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 1 · Structure no. 03860
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 122 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 50 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 Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Central Avenue 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.