US Bridges

Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Third Level-Exit 39A · Structure no. 03487

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
424 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVacant Rte. 9 Ramp
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
LocationThird Level-Exit 39A
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72708, -72.77223
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.