US Bridges

Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI E of Route 10 · Structure no. 07022

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,458
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlacks Road
CrossesHoneypot Brook
Location0.8 MI E of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53889, -72.87833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2023)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blacks Road over Honeypot 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 2023.

How much traffic does Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blacks Road over Honeypot Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.