Morehouse DR over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of Route 59 · Structure no. 00742
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morehouse DR over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Morehouse DR 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 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,001 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morehouse DR over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morehouse DR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Morehouse DR over Route 15 carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morehouse DR over Route 15?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Morehouse DR over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.