US Bridges

Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of I-95 · Structure no. 05573

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHills Point Road
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location100 Ft S of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12256, -73.34612
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Hills Point Road 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 Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hills Point Road over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.