INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of Route 71 · Structure no. 01968
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 61,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,788 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook carry?
About 61,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 over Sodom Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.