US Bridges

M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 136 · Structure no. 05333

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM L King Jr Drive
CrossesMetro-North Railroad
Location1.4 MI N of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.0921, -73.42515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,722 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is M L King Jr Drive 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 M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns M L King Jr Drive over Metro-North Railroad?

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