Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road
GoodPosted for loadNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N of Route 110 · Structure no. 06178
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,759 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road carry?
About 88,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Wheelers Farm Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.