Route 10 over Interstate 691
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · I-691 Exit 3 · Structure no. 05323
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 10 over Interstate 691 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 10 over Interstate 691 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 10 over Interstate 691 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 10 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Route 10 over Interstate 691 carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 10 over Interstate 691?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Route 10 over Interstate 691?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.