US Bridges

Park Avenue over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI S of Route 111 · Structure no. 00745

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Avenue over Route 15 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesRoute 15
Location1.4 MI S of Route 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22809, -73.24547
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Park Avenue over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Park Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Route 15 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Route 15?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.