Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of Rte. 99 · Structure no. 00810
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,549 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Mc Mullen Avenue built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Mc Mullen Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.