US Bridges

Route 15 over Perry Avenue

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00719

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,320
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Perry Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Perry Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 65,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97,059 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesPerry Avenue
Location0.2 MI S of US Route 7
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.14058, -73.4343
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,320 (2019)
Projected traffic97,059 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 15 over Perry Avenue built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Perry Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Perry Avenue carry?

About 65,320 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Route 15 over Perry Avenue?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Perry Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.