US Route 5 NB over Route 15

Fair Condition80 years old7,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location1.2 Miles North Of I-691
CarriesUS Route 5 NB
CrossesRoute 15
Coordinates41.55891, -72.77600

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length158.5 ft (48.3 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area526.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1946 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number05644

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