US Bridges

Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 8 · Structure no. 04363

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 25 NB
CrossesRoute 15 & TR 806
Location1.4 MI N of Route 8
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.23571, -73.19035
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2021)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806 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 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 NB over Route 15 & TR 806?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.