US Bridges

Route 15 over Route 58

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At Exits 44 & 45 · Structure no. 00740

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Route 58 is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Route 58 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 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 59,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,114 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesRoute 58
LocationAt Exits 44 & 45
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.203, -73.27043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,300 (2022)
Projected traffic88,114 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Route 58 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Route 58 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 58 carry?

About 59,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Route 58?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.