US Bridges

Route 111 over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 48 · Structure no. 00748

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 111 over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Route 111 over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,951 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 111
CrossesRoute 15
LocationRoute 15 Exit No. 48
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates41.23231, -73.22045
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2020)
Projected traffic20,951 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 111 over Route 15 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 111 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 Route 111 over Route 15 carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 111 over Route 15?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Route 111 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.