Route 15 over Wilmot Brook
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00778
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Wilmot Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 15 over Wilmot Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949, 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,603 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Wilmot Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Wilmot Brook 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Wilmot Brook carry?
About 77,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Wilmot Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Route 15 over Wilmot Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.