Route 9 Southbound over South Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1/4 Mile North Berlin Tl · Structure no. 03511
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over South Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over South Street 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over South Street built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound 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 Southbound over South Street carry?
About 38,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound 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 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over South Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.