US Bridges

Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI South of JCT I-84 · Structure no. 05796

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 56,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,508 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesSR 502 Silver Lane
Location0.6 MI South of JCT I-84
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.76141, -72.63679
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,200 (2022)
Projected traffic83,508 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane carry?

About 56,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over SR 502 Silver Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.