Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 2800 North of I-95 · Structure no. 05985
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,240
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook is a concrete slab carrying Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 131 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.
It carries about 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,187 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Field Point Road over Horseneck 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 2023.
How much traffic does Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook carry?
About 12,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.
Who owns Field Point Road over Horseneck Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.