Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 15 SB Ramp to Brainard RD · Structure no. 00814
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15 carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 Ramp 161 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.