US Bridges

Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Exit No. 28 · Structure no. 02136

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook is a concrete slab carrying Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 53,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,941 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesConverse Pond Brook
Location0.3 MI N of Exit No. 28
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.08763, -73.66197
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,800 (2022)
Projected traffic79,941 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Converse Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Converse Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook carry?

About 53,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Route 15 over Converse Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.