Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 50 Ft East of Cheshire Tl · Structure no. 05330
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,766 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River 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 Quinnipiac River carry?
About 30,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 691 Eas over Quinnipiac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.