US Bridges

Christian Lane over Route 9

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Route 9 Exit No. 23 · Structure no. 01096

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christian Lane over Route 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christian Lane over Route 9 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,979 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChristian Lane
CrossesRoute 9
LocationRoute 9 Exit No. 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63344, -72.75222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2021)
Projected traffic17,979 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Christian Lane over Route 9 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Christian Lane over Route 9 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Christian Lane over Route 9 carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Christian Lane over Route 9?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Christian Lane over Route 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.