Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 Tenth South of Route 22 · Structure no. 00787
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Hartford Tpke #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 Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Hartford Tpke #1 over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.