US Bridges

Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 03868

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,092
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 119 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,594 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Street No. 1
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.3 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.29351, -72.93082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2023)
Projected traffic4,594 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 Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Cedar Street No. 1 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 Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Street No. 1 over Metro North Railroad?

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