Route 15 SB over SR 719
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit 40 · Structure no. 00530B
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 SB over SR 719 is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 SB over SR 719 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,754 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 SB over SR 719 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 15 SB 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 SB over SR 719 carry?
About 28,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 SB 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 SB over SR 719?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.