US Bridges

Route 15 over Route 33

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Route 15 at Exit No. 41 · Structure no. 05763

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Route 33 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 15 over Route 33 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 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 61,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,788 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesRoute 33
LocationRoute 15 at Exit No. 41
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.16385, -73.37582
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,100 (2022)
Projected traffic90,788 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Route 33 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Route 15 over Route 33 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 33 carry?

About 61,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Route 33?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Route 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.