Yale Avenue over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 68 · Structure no. 00796
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Yale Avenue over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1947, 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Avenue over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Route 15 carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Yale Avenue over Route 15?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Avenue over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.