US Bridges

RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US Route 5 (main Street)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .6 Mile E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 06043B

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
33,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US Route 5 (main Street) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,183 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15 SB & Ramp
CrossesUS Route 5 (main Street)
Location.6 Mile E of Hartford Tl
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.75881, -72.64393
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2022)
Projected traffic49,183 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US Route 5 (main Street) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US 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 RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US Route 5 (main Street) carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US 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 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 SB & Ramp over US Route 5 (main Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.