US Bridges

Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI N of Ny State Line · Structure no. 00693

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 53,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,941 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesPrvt Access RD and Brook
Location2.3 MI N of Ny State Line
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.06774, -73.67022
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,800 (2022)
Projected traffic79,941 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook 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 Prvt Access RD and Brook carry?

About 53,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Prvt Access RD and Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.