Route 15 over Silvermine River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of U.S. Route 7 · Structure no. 00718
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Silvermine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Silvermine River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 108,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,477 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Silvermine River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Route 15 over Silvermine 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Silvermine River carry?
About 108,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Silvermine River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Silvermine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.