Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Lewis Ave · Structure no. 01966
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691 carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over INTERSTATE-691?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.