Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 North of I-95 · Structure no. 03641
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 3,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.