US Bridges

School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 500 East of JCT Blvd RD · Structure no. 06054

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House Hill
CrossesHousatonic Railroad
Location500 East of JCT Blvd RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42078, -73.30333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2024)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther Local 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 School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House Hill over Housatonic 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns School House Hill over Housatonic Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other Local Agency.