Route 15 over Byram River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of N.Y. State · Structure no. 00691
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Byram River is a concrete culvert carrying Route 15 over Byram River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 53,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,941 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Byram River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Byram River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Byram River carry?
About 53,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Byram River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Byram River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.