Wire Mill Road over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI North of Route 104 · Structure no. 00704
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,362
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Mill Road over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Wire Mill Road over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,481 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Mill Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Mill 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wire Mill Road over Route 15 carry?
About 4,362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wire Mill Road over Route 15?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Mill Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.