Route 15 over Route 57
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit 42 · Structure no. 00730
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 57 is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Route 57 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 61,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,937 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Route 57 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 57 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 57 carry?
About 61,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 57?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 57?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.