Burr Street over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 43 & 44 · Structure no. 00739
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burr Street over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Burr Street over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Burr Street over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Burr Street 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 Burr Street over Route 15 carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Burr Street over Route 15?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Burr Street over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.