Grasmere Avenue over Metro North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT Kings HWY East · Structure no. 05646
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Grasmere Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grasmere Avenue 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grasmere Avenue 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 Grasmere Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Grasmere Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Grasmere Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Grasmere Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.