Frenchtown Road over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 111 · Structure no. 00749
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frenchtown Road over Route 15 is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Frenchtown Road over Route 15 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 83 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frenchtown Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Frenchtown Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Frenchtown Road over Route 15 carry?
About 2,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Frenchtown Road over Route 15?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Frenchtown Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.