Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Off US Route 7 · Structure no. 04342
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 106/WOLFPIT RD over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.