Redding Road over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Westport Tl · Structure no. 00736
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Redding Road over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Redding Road over Route 15 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Redding Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Redding Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Redding Road over Route 15 carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Redding Road over Route 15?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Redding Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.