North Street over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At Route 15 Exit 31 · Structure no. 00697
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying North Street over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is North Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does North Street over Route 15 carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North Street over Route 15?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.