Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Fairfield Ave Intersectn · Structure no. 05795
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 106 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,425 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Selleck Street 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 Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Selleck Street over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.