Route 9 Northbound over South Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · South of INTERSTATE-84 · Structure no. 03491
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over South Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over South Road 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,931 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 55 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 | 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 Northbound over South Road built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over South 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over South Road carry?
About 26,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over South Road?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over South Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.