East Rocks Road over Route 15
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.54 MI So of Westport Tl · Structure no. 00723
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Rocks Road over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying East Rocks Road over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Rocks Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is East Rocks Road over Route 15 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does East Rocks Road over Route 15 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Rocks Road over Route 15?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns East Rocks Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.