US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile North of Exit 22 · Structure no. 01093

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,344 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesWebster Square Road
Location0.1 Mile North of Exit 22
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.62745, -72.74754
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,900 (2022)
Projected traffic53,344 by 2042
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 Webster Square Road built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road carry?

About 35,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Webster Square Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.