US Bridges

Johnson Road over Route 15

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI N of Route 114 · Structure no. 00769

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Route 15 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Johnson Road 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesRoute 15
Location1.1 MI N of Route 114
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.31934, -73.00139
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,526 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Johnson Road over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is Johnson Road 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 Johnson Road over Route 15 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Route 15?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.