US Bridges

Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI West of Town Line · Structure no. 00733

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939, 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,624 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesBayberry Lane #1
Location0.4 MI West of Town Line
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.1716, -73.33099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,700 (2022)
Projected traffic97,624 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1 carry?

About 65,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Bayberry Lane #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.