INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .31 East of Exit Route 5 · Structure no. 03045
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street 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 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,275 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street carry?
About 37,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-691 WB over Gravel Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.