Route 15 over Wepawaug River
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles North Route 34 · Structure no. 00767
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Wepawaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Wepawaug River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 68,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101,487 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Wepawaug River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 15 over Wepawaug River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Wepawaug River carry?
About 68,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 15 over Wepawaug River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Wepawaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.