Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Exit 25 from RTE 9 · Structure no. 04237
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps 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 Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Street over Route 9 & RTE 9 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.