Skiff Street over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 10 · Structure no. 00783
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skiff Street over Route 15 is a steel continuous frame carrying Skiff Street over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, 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 5 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,911 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skiff Street over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skiff 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Skiff Street over Route 15 carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Skiff Street over Route 15?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Skiff Street over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.