Route 9 over Mattabesset River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI North Ex 22 RTE9 SB · Structure no. 01095
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 over Mattabesset River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 over Mattabesset River 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 72,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,282 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 over Mattabesset River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 72,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).
Who owns Route 9 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.