Madison Avenue over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 111 · Structure no. 00747
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Madison Avenue 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Madison Avenue over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison 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 2024.
How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Route 15 carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Madison Avenue over Route 15?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Avenue over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.