US Bridges

Route 15 NB over SR 719

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 40 · Structure no. 00530A

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 NB over SR 719 is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 NB over SR 719 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,742 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15 NB
CrossesSR 719
LocationRoute 15 Exit No. 40
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.14258, -73.42572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2022)
Projected traffic37,742 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 NB over SR 719 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 NB over SR 719 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 NB over SR 719 carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 NB over SR 719?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 NB over SR 719?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.