Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mile So. of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 00808
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard is a steel continuous frame carrying Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,549 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Folly Brook Boulevard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.