Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 22 · Structure no. 00786
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Ridge Road # 1 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15 carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road # 1 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.