North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile West of Route 15 · Structure no. 03044
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Wall Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691 carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns North Wall Street over INTERSTATE-691?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.