Route 15 over Route 136
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI West Town Line · Structure no. 00731
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 136 is a steel frame carrying Route 15 over Route 136 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 65,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97,624 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 136 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 136 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 136 carry?
About 65,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 15 over Route 136?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 136?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.