US Bridges

Route 15 over Huntington Road

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 8 · Structure no. 00756

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Huntington Road is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Huntington Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,872 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesHuntington Road
Location0.7 MI N of Route 8
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23715, -73.14002
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2022)
Projected traffic118,872 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 15 over Huntington Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Huntington Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Huntington Road carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Huntington Road?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Huntington Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.