US Bridges

James Farm Road over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of Route 110 · Structure no. 00759

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Farm Road over Route 15 is a concrete arch - deck carrying James Farm Road over Route 15 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.

It carries about 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Farm Road
CrossesRoute 15
Location0.8 MI S of Route 110
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24094, -73.11736
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 James Farm Road over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is James Farm Road over Route 15 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does James Farm Road over Route 15 carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is James Farm Road over Route 15?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns James Farm Road over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.