US Bridges

Clark Street over Metro North Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Bridgeport Av · Structure no. 03840

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,905
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Clark Street over Metro North Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Clark Street over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,746 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of Bridgeport Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.2176, -73.06894
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,905 (2023)
Projected traffic11,746 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clark Street over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Street 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 Clark Street over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 7,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Metro North Railroad?

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