US Bridges

INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 M E of Southington · Structure no. 01921

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 34,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,412 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-691 EB
CrossesNotch Road
Location0.8 M E of Southington
RouteInterstate 691
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55054, -72.83151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,600 (2021)
Projected traffic51,412 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Notch Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road carry?

About 34,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-691 EB over Notch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.