Baldwin Avenue over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .3 Miles North I-691 · Structure no. 00799
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldwin Avenue over Route 15 is a concrete frame carrying Baldwin Avenue over Route 15 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.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baldwin Avenue over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldwin 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Baldwin Avenue over Route 15 carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Avenue over Route 15?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Avenue over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.