US Bridges

Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 05746

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2012 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodmont Road
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.5 MI S of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23674, -73.01346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2012)
Projected traffic24,369 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmont Road over Metro North Railroad?

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