US Bridges

Route 15 over Cutspring Road

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 00757

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Cutspring Road is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Cutspring 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 5 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 119,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,011 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesCutspring Road
Location1.5 MI S of Route 110
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23813, -73.13046
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,800 (2022)
Projected traffic178,011 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 Cutspring Road built?

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

What condition is Route 15 over Cutspring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Cutspring Road carry?

About 119,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Cutspring Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Cutspring Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.