Congress Street #1 over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI S of Route 58 · Structure no. 00737
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Street #1 over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Congress Street #1 over Route 15 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Street #1 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Street #1 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Street #1 over Route 15 carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Congress Street #1 over Route 15?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Street #1 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.