Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr
GoodPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · RTE 15 Between Ex 53 & 54 · Structure no. 00761
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,824 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 98,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,807 by 2039. The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr carry?
About 98,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr?
The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long with a longest span of 394 ft (120.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Housatonic River & Mnrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.