Route 106 over Metro North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 04398
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 106 over Metro North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 106 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,031 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 106 over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 106 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 106 over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 106 over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 106 over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.