Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · US Route 7 Exit No. 3 · Structure no. 06069
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,748 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601 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 US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601 carry?
About 60,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601?
The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over US RTE 7 & C-D Rdwy 601?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.