US Bridges

Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Fourth Level-Exit 39A · Structure no. 03492

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
699 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVacant Rte. 9 Ramp
CrossesI-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506
LocationFourth Level-Exit 39A
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72689, -72.77173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506 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 I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vacant Rte. 9 Ramp over I-84 I-84 TR 820 SR 506?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.