Paddock Avenue over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1/3 MI South of I-91 · Structure no. 05382
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paddock Avenue over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paddock Avenue over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paddock Avenue over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Paddock 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Paddock Avenue over Route 15 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Paddock Avenue over Route 15?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Paddock Avenue over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.