River Bank Road over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 104 · Structure no. 00702
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,057
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bank Road over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying River Bank Road over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937, 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 4,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,028 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 River Bank Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Bank 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does River Bank Road over Route 15 carry?
About 4,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is River Bank Road over Route 15?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns River Bank Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.