US Bridges

Route 15 over Mill Brook

FairPosted for load

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of Route 10 · Structure no. 02153

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 over Mill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 15 over Mill Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 72,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,876 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesRoute 15
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.0 MI N of Route 10
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates41.37478, -72.90923
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,600 (2019)
Projected traffic107,876 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15 over Mill Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15 over Mill Brook carry?

About 72,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Route 15 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.