INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI East of Rt 322 · Structure no. 01942
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream 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 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 35,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,304 by 2038. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream carry?
About 35,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 WB over Reservoir Ave & Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.