Route 15 over US Route 5
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.23 MI South of Meriden · Structure no. 00434
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over US Route 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over US Route 5 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,748 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over US Route 5 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over US Route 5 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over US Route 5 carry?
About 60,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over US Route 5?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over US Route 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.