US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Private Property

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2.1 MI N of Route 372 · Structure no. 03507

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Private Property is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Private Property 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 5 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,018 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesPrivate Property
Location2.1 MI N of Route 372
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.64833, -72.76729
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,700 (2022)
Projected traffic56,018 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Northbound over Private Property built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Private Property 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 Northbound over Private Property carry?

About 37,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Private Property?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Private Property?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.