US Bridges

I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of I-91 · Structure no. 01819

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 Ramp 145
CrossesRoute 15 Southbound
Location0.8 MI S of I-91
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.52222, -72.77212
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Ramp 145 over Route 15 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.