Court Street over Metro North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Tenth East of State ST · Structure no. 03873
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Court Street over Metro North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Court Street over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 118 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Court Street over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Court 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 Court Street over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Court Street over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Court Street over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.