Route 15 over Gilbert Ave
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 Mile West of Route 10 · Structure no. 00777
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Gilbert Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Gilbert Ave in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 77,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,603 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Gilbert Ave built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 15 over Gilbert Ave 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Gilbert Ave carry?
About 77,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Gilbert Ave?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Gilbert Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.