INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2 MI West of RTE 15 Exit · Structure no. 01827
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,641 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 55 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15 carry?
About 36,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 WB over Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.