US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Private Property

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .1 MI S of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 03508

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Private Property is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 9 Southbound 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,910 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesPrivate Property
Location.1 MI S of New Britain Tl
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.64819, -72.76802
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2022)
Projected traffic56,910 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Southbound over Private Property built?

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

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

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Private Property?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Private Property?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.