South Road over Route 9 Southbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · South of Farmington Stack · Structure no. 03482
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Road over Route 9 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Road over Route 9 Southbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Road over Route 9 Southbound built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Road over Route 9 Southbound 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South Road over Route 9 Southbound carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Road over Route 9 Southbound?
The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns South Road over Route 9 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.