US Bridges

Route 15 over Route 110

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 - Exit No. 53 · Structure no. 00760

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Route 110 is a steel frame carrying Route 15 over Route 110 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 83,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,518 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesRoute 110
LocationRoute 15 - Exit No. 53
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.24517, -73.10255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,800 (2022)
Projected traffic124,518 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Route 110 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Route 15 over Route 110 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 Route 110 carry?

About 83,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Route 110?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Route 110?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.