US Bridges

Route 25 NB TR 801 over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Rt 25 NB Exit No. 7 · Structure no. 04378

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 25 NB TR 801 over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 25 NB TR 801 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 25 NB TR 801
CrossesRoute 15
LocationRt 25 NB Exit No. 7
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23619, -73.1873
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2021)
Projected traffic14,413 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 TR 801 over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Route 25 NB TR 801 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 25 NB TR 801 over Route 15 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 25 NB TR 801 over Route 15?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 25 NB TR 801 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.