Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of No Haven T.L · Structure no. 00791
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 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 63,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,652 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 99 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Quinnipiac Street built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street carry?
About 63,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Quinnipiac Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.