Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI North of I-91 NB · Structure no. 06000B
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,372 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 38,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,613 by 2042. The structure is 3,372 ft (1,027.8 m) long and 74 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR carry?
About 38,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR?
The structure is 3,372 ft (1,027.8 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 Southboun over I-91 NB Rt 2 Ct River RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.