US Bridges

Round Hill Road over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 28 · Structure no. 00695

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Hill Road over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Round Hill Road over Route 15 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRound Hill Road
CrossesRoute 15
LocationRoute 15 Exit No. 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0839, -73.66527
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Hill Road over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Round Hill Road over Route 15 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Round Hill Road over Route 15 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Round Hill Road over Route 15?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Round Hill Road over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.