US Bridges

South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1 M West of South Mainst · Structure no. 04002

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Leonard ST
CrossesMetro-North Railroad
Location1 M West of South Mainst
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53025, -73.04142
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is South Leonard ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns South Leonard ST over Metro-North Railroad?

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