US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over South Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North of Berlin Tl · Structure no. 03510

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over South Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over South Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,018 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesSouth Street
Location0.2 MI North of Berlin Tl
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.65243, -72.76982
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,700 (2022)
Projected traffic56,018 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 South Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over South Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over South Street carry?

About 37,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over South Street?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over South Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.