Newtown Turnpike over Route 15

Fair Condition87 years old3,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Location0.4 Mi S Of Route 33
CarriesNewtown Turnpike
CrossesRoute 15
Coordinates41.16336, -73.38349

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area475.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number00726

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