US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Route 372

Good

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

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,685 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesRoute 372
Location0.15 MI W of US Route 5
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.62557, -72.74344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2021)
Projected traffic43,685 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Southbound over Route 372 built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 372?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 372?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.