US Bridges

Route 108 over Route 15

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 51 · Structure no. 05294

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 108 over Route 15 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 108 over Route 15 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.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 108
CrossesRoute 15
LocationRoute 15 Exit No. 51
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates41.23789, -73.16137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 108 over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 108 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 108 over Route 15 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 108 over Route 15?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 108 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.