US Bridges

Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 66 Eastbound over 91813 · Structure no. 01836

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,433 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 691 EB
CrossesI-91 TR 813
Location66 Eastbound over 91813
RouteInterstate 691
Coordinates41.53739, -72.76413
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic33,433 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over I-91 TR 813 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813 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 EB over I-91 TR 813 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 691 EB over I-91 TR 813?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.