US Bridges

US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 06211

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,546 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesMetro North & Pequot Ave
Location0.3 MI S of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.1396, -73.28069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,546 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave 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 US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Metro North & Pequot Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.