US Bridges

Route 15 over Route 68

FairPosted for load

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of US Route 5 · Structure no. 00794

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Route 68 is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Route 68 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 65,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,772 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesRoute 68
Location0.3 MI W of US Route 5
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.48939, -72.81237
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,800 (2022)
Projected traffic97,772 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15 over Route 68 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Route 68 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Route 68 carry?

About 65,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Route 68?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Route 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.