US Bridges

Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 Miles W of Route 110 · Structure no. 00758

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,872 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesPumpkin Brook
Location1.3 Miles W of Route 110
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23883, -73.1263
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook carry?

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

How long is Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 15 over Pumpkin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.