Route 15 over Pequonnock River
GoodPosted for loadFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 25 · Structure no. 06234
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Pequonnock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 15 over Pequonnock River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,098 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pequonnock River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 15 over Pequonnock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Pequonnock River carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Pequonnock River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Pequonnock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.