US Bridges

Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Ext 49 RT15(15NB to 25SB) · Structure no. 04334

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 15 TR 805
CrossesReservoir Avenue
LocationExt 49 RT15(15NB to 25SB)
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.23452, -73.19581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,253 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 TR 805 over Reservoir Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.