Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk.
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · JCT of 15 and Berlin Tnpk · Structure no. 00448
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk. is a steel continuous frame carrying Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk. in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 83 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk. built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk. carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk.?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 SB over Route 314 - Berlin Tnpk.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.