Route 15 over Route 123
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 38 · Structure no. 00715
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 123 is a steel frame carrying Route 15 over Route 123 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 6 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 69,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,864 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 15 over Route 123 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 123 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 123 carry?
About 69,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 123?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.