US Bridges

Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft N of I-95 · Structure no. 05011

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,890
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 120 years old, older 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Road #1
CrossesHorseneck Brook
Location100 Ft N of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.01973, -73.62911
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2022)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Road #1 over Horseneck Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.