Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 52 · Structure no. 05257
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,188 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143 carry?
About 25,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 SB over Route 8 & Rt 8 Ramp 143?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.