Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of I95 · Structure no. 03642
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 112 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Naugatuck Avenue 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Naugatuck Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.