Route 15 over Route 243
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Mile West of Route 63 · Structure no. 00770
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 243 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 15 over Route 243 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, 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 102,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,751 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Route 243 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 243 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 243 carry?
About 102,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 243?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 243?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.