Route 15 over Route 63
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 3.7 MI W. of Route 10 · Structure no. 00771
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Route 63 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 5 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,487 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Route 63 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 63 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 63 carry?
About 68,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Route 63?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.