US Bridges

Route 150 over Route 15

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 65 of Route 15 NB · Structure no. 00792

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 150 over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 150 over Route 15 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 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,128 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 150
CrossesRoute 15
LocationAt Exit 65 of Route 15 NB
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates41.46201, -72.83386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,128 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 150 over Route 15 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Route 150 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 150 over Route 15 carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 150 over Route 15?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 150 over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.