Route 15 over SR 796
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 110 · Structure no. 00762
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over SR 796 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 15 over SR 796 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 5 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 73,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,916 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 126 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over SR 796 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Route 15 over SR 796 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over SR 796 carry?
About 73,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over SR 796?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over SR 796?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.