Route 15 over Toelles Road
GoodPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · .3 Miles West of Route 5 · Structure no. 00790
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Toelles Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Toelles Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 68,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,338 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Toelles Road built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 15 over Toelles Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Toelles Road carry?
About 68,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Toelles Road?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Toelles Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.