US Bridges

Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of Route 58 · Structure no. 04949

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHoneysuckle Hill L
CrossesBallwall Brook
Location0.3 MI E of Route 58
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.26001, -73.32135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Honeysuckle Hill L over Ballwall Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.