Lapham Road over Route 15
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 124 · Structure no. 05810
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,817
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lapham Road over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lapham Road over Route 15 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 5 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lapham Road over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Lapham Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lapham Road over Route 15 carry?
About 1,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lapham Road over Route 15?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lapham Road over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.