Newtown Turnpike over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 33 · Structure no. 00726
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newtown Turnpike over Route 15 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Newtown Turnpike over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newtown Turnpike over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Newtown Turnpike 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Newtown Turnpike over Route 15 carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Newtown Turnpike over Route 15?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Newtown Turnpike over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.