Merwins Lane over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 3 Miles East of Exit 42 · Structure no. 00735
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merwins Lane over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Merwins Lane over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Merwins Lane over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merwins Lane 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Merwins Lane over Route 15 carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Merwins Lane over Route 15?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Merwins Lane over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.