US Bridges

US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Int. With State St. N · Structure no. 00334

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesMetro North Railroad
LocationAt Int. With State St. N
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.30141, -72.92343
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US Route 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.