Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.25 MI S Ellis ST O/Pass · Structure no. 01098
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 43,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,488 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad 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 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 43,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.