Route 124 over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 37 Route 15 · Structure no. 00712
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 124 over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Route 124 over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 124 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Route 124 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 Route 124 over Route 15 carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 124 over Route 15?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 124 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.