Route 15 over Taconic Road
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 6.3 MI E of State Line · Structure no. 00698
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Taconic Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Taconic Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 62,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,463 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Route 15 over Taconic Road built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Taconic Road 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 Taconic Road carry?
About 62,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Taconic Road?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Taconic Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.