Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 600 Ft South of Route 5 · Structure no. 00795
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,772 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 65,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.