US Bridges

Route 15 over Baldwins Pond

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Over Baldwins Pond · Structure no. 00801

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Baldwins Pond is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 15 over Baldwins Pond 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,959 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15
CrossesBaldwins Pond
LocationOver Baldwins Pond
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54691, -72.77265
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2022)
Projected traffic35,959 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 over Baldwins Pond built?

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

What condition is Route 15 over Baldwins Pond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Baldwins Pond carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Baldwins Pond?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 over Baldwins Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.