Route 59 over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 46 · Structure no. 00744
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 59 over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Route 59 over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 59 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 59 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 59 over Route 15 carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 59 over Route 15?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 59 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.