Route 15 over Route 69 & West River
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · .3MI No of Rt 63 & 69 Int · Structure no. 00772
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Route 69 & West River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Route 69 & West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 58,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,925 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Route 69 & West River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 15 over Route 69 & West 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 69 & West River carry?
About 58,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 15 over Route 69 & West River?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Route 69 & West River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.