Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI East of Exit 27 · Structure no. 05653
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 years old, older 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 53,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,941 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra carry?
About 53,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Riversville RD E Br Byra?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.