INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 6 · Structure no. 02069
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,452 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 66 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 WB over Lewis Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.