Route 15 over Route 127
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 Miles S of Route 8 · Structure no. 00753
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Route 127 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 77,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,009 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 15 over Route 127 built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 127 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 127 carry?
About 77,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 127?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 127?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.