US Bridges

SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 422 Ft E of I-91 · Structure no. 00481

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,718 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 530 -Airport RD
CrossesRoute 15
Location422 Ft E of I-91
RouteState Highway 530
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.73883, -72.66246
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic29,718 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 530 -Airport RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 530 -Airport RD over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.