Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 Mile North of I 95 · Structure no. 03867
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Howard 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Avenue over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.