Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 125 Ft S of I-95 · Structure no. 04357
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,577
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beachside 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 2,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Beachside Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.