Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .4 Miles S of Main Street · Structure no. 06018
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lopus Road 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 Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lopus Road over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.