INTERSTATE-691 WB over INTERSTATE-91
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 500 East Exit 10-691 Wb. · Structure no. 01831
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 WB over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 WB over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over INTERSTATE-91 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 WB over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB 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 WB over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.