Route 9 over Willow Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of Exit 23 · Structure no. 01097
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 over Willow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 over Willow Brook 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 91,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,406 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Willow Brook built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 over Willow Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 over Willow Brook carry?
About 91,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 over Willow Brook?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 9 over Willow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.