Route 15 over Route 10
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · Route 15 Exit No. 60 · Structure no. 00643
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Route 10 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 67,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,744 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 87 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Route 10 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 10 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 10 carry?
About 67,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 10?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 10?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.