US Bridges

INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Enter @ Bunker Ave Park · Structure no. 02125

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor 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 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 82,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,884 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-691
CrossesHarbor Brook
LocationEnter @ Bunker Ave Park
RouteInterstate 691
Coordinates41.54355, -72.78989
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,700 (2018)
Projected traffic122,884 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook carry?

About 82,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-691 over Harbor Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.