US Bridges

Grumman Avenue over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.39 Miles North of US 7 · Structure no. 00724

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grumman Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Grumman Avenue over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrumman Avenue
CrossesRoute 15
Location1.39 Miles North of US 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.15324, -73.40389
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Grumman Avenue over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Grumman Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grumman Avenue over Route 15 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grumman Avenue over Route 15?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Grumman Avenue over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.