US Bridges

Newfield Avenue over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI S of Route 106 · Structure no. 00707

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newfield Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Newfield Avenue over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,213 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfield Avenue
CrossesRoute 15
Location1.2 MI S of Route 106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11623, -73.53512
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,213 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfield Avenue over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Newfield Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Newfield Avenue over Route 15 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newfield Avenue over Route 15?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Newfield Avenue over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.