US Bridges

Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of Route 136 · Structure no. 05304

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Ave No 1 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 5 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,835 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave No 1
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.9 MI N of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.07977, -73.43375
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,835 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Ave No 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave No 1 over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.