Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00716
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Comstock Hill Aven 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15 carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Comstock Hill Aven over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.