US Bridges

INTERSTATE-691 EB over Gravel Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .5 MI West of Exit 10 · Structure no. 03046

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-691 EB over Gravel Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-691 EB 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,665 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-691 EB
CrossesGravel Street
Location.5 MI West of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 691
Coordinates41.54052, -72.77399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2021)
Projected traffic61,665 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-691 EB over Gravel Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-691 EB 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 EB over Gravel Street carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-691 EB over Gravel Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-691 EB over Gravel Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.