Route 15 over Rippowam River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 137 · Structure no. 00705
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Rippowam River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Rippowam River 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 73,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,649 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Rippowam River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Rippowam River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Rippowam River carry?
About 73,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Rippowam River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Rippowam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.