US Bridges

School House Road over Metro North Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 03646

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,803
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

School House Road over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School House Road over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 132 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,538 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House Road
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21167, -73.08528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,803 (2023)
Projected traffic17,538 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 School House Road over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is School House Road over Metro North Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does School House Road over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 11,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is School House Road over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns School House Road over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.