Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 100 N of Lamberton ST · Structure no. 04025
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 111 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 45 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 | 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 Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Dewitt 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Dewitt Street over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.