US Bridges

Route 114 over Route 15

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI N of Route 34 · Structure no. 00768

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 114 over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Route 114 over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949, 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.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,859 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 114
CrossesRoute 15
Location0.9 MI N of Route 34
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates41.31364, -73.02149
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic14,859 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 114 over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 114 over Route 15 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 114 over Route 15 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 114 over Route 15?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 114 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.