Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 125 Feet East of Route 7 · Structure no. 04976
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Honey Hill Road over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.