US Bridges

Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · RTE 9 NB Exit 40 to 84 EB · Structure no. 03489

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 TR 806
CrossesWoodruff Road
LocationRTE 9 NB Exit 40 to 84 EB
RouteInterstate 9
Coordinates41.72673, -72.76522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,557 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TR 806 over Woodruff Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 TR 806 over Woodruff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.