US Bridges

Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N of Route 111 · Structure no. 04375

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 25 SB TR 802
CrossesRoute 15
Location1.5 MI N of Route 111
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.23545, -73.19207
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,956 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB TR 802 over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15 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 SB TR 802 over Route 15 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 SB TR 802 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.