Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI So of RTE 127 · Structure no. 00750
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 66,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,515 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue carry?
About 66,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Reservoir Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.