US Bridges

Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 SB Exit No. 52 · Structure no. 05293

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
829 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2042. The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15 TR 810
CrossesRoute 15 & Route 8
LocationRoute 15 SB Exit No. 52
RouteState Highway 15
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23618, -73.15459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length829 ft (252.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,385 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8 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 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8?

The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 TR 810 over Route 15 & Route 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.