US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 130 · Structure no. 00126

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 93,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,377 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesHoneyspot Road
Location0.5 MI South of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.18228, -73.14294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,800 (2022)
Projected traffic139,377 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road carry?

About 93,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Honeyspot Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.