US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Route 372

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.15 MI W of US Route 5 · Structure no. 01092A

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Route 372 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Route 372 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,525 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesRoute 372
Location0.15 MI W of US Route 5
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62576, -72.74328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2015)
Projected traffic39,525 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 9 Northbound over Route 372 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Route 372 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Route 372 carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Route 372?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Route 372?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.