US Bridges

Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.8 MI N of Ny State Line · Structure no. 00694

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 15 over Converse Pond 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesConverse Pond Brook
Location2.8 MI N of Ny State Line
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.07525, -73.66942
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 15 over Converse Pond 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook carry?

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

How long is Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.