US Bridges

Route 15 over Hillside Road

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI East Westport Tl · Structure no. 00738

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Hillside Road is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Hillside Road 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. 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesHillside Road
Location1.9 MI East Westport Tl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.19153, -73.29542
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 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 closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Hillside Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Hillside Road 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 Hillside Road carry?

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

How long is Route 15 over Hillside Road?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Hillside Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.