US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI South Hartford Tl · Structure no. 00642
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,219 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.
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 | 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 US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY carry?
About 41,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5 &rte 15 over Route 99-SILAS Deane HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.