Route 15 over Miller Avenue
FairPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · .8 MI N Walfrd & Merdn Tl · Structure no. 00797
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Miller Avenue is a concrete frame carrying Route 15 over Miller Avenue 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 5 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 71,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,647 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Miller Avenue built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Miller Avenue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Miller Avenue carry?
About 71,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Miller Avenue?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Miller Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.