INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of Route 5 · Structure no. 02133
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line is a concrete frame carrying INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,643 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line carry?
About 78,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 over Abandoned Railroad Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.