Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · At Riverside Station · Structure no. 05808
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 130 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Avenue over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.