Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 10 · Structure no. 00782
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 574 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 69,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,567 by 2042. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 86 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Connolly Pkwy built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy carry?
About 69,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy?
The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Connolly Pkwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.