Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of Route 79 · Structure no. 00216
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,066
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven 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.
It carries about 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 1,066 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Horsepond Road over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.