Fair Street over Metro North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 275 Ft E. of State Street · Structure no. 03870
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Fair Street over Metro North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fair Street over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fair Street over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fair Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Fair Street over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fair Street over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Fair Street over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.