US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.25 Mi(s)ellis ST O-Pass · Structure no. 01099

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad 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 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 42,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,745 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location1.25 Mi(s)ellis ST O-Pass
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64448, -72.75831
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,900 (2022)
Projected traffic63,745 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 AMTRAK Railroad built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound 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 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 42,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.