US Bridges

Woodin Street over Route 15

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00775

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodin Street over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodin Street over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodin Street
CrossesRoute 15
Location2.3 MI S of Route 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.35223, -72.96177
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Woodin Street over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Woodin Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodin Street over Route 15 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodin Street over Route 15?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Woodin Street over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.