US Bridges

Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI North of Berlin Tl · Structure no. 03509

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,928 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 690 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9
CrossesPan Am Railroad
Location0.1 MI North of Berlin Tl
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.65064, -72.76912
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width690 ft (210.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2022)
Projected traffic112,928 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Pan Am Railroad built?

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

What condition is Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 690 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 over Pan Am Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.