US Bridges

Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 SB Exit 49 · Structure no. 04371

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 15 TR 807
CrossesPequonnock River
LocationRoute 15 SB Exit 49
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.23701, -73.18655
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 TR 807 over Pequonnock River built?

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

What condition is Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 TR 807 over Pequonnock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.