Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street)
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.6 Miles N of Htfd Twnln · Structure no. 06043A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street) 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,657 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street) built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street) carry?
About 31,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street)?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 NB over Route 5 (main Street)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.