Route 15 over Norwalk River
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00721
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Norwalk River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Norwalk River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,781 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Norwalk River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 15 over Norwalk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Norwalk River carry?
About 51,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Norwalk River?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Norwalk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.