Route 15 over Cross Highway
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 3.5 MI S of Route 58 · Structure no. 00734
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Cross Highway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Cross Highway in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1938, 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 56,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,251 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Cross Highway built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Cross Highway 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 Cross Highway carry?
About 56,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Cross Highway?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Cross Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.