US Bridges

Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook

GoodPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft East of Route 58 · Structure no. 03861

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,522 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 15 Ramp 057
CrossesCricker Brook
Location100 Ft East of Route 58
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.20398, -73.27075
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,522 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Route 15 Ramp 057 over Cricker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.