US Bridges

Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of RTE 10 · Structure no. 05328

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 691 Eas
CrossesSouth End Road
Location1 MI East of RTE 10
RouteInterstate 691
Coordinates41.55495, -72.86965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 691 Eas over South End Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.