US Bridges

Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 162 · Structure no. 04006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,153
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,086 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAllings Crossing
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.3 MI E of Route 162
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26563, -72.9741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,153 (2023)
Projected traffic15,086 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allings Crossing 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 10,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Allings Crossing over Metro North Railroad?

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