INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 03 West of Access I-91NB · Structure no. 01830
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,433 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 48 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 EB over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.