Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp
FairHartford County, Connecticut · RTE 72 to RTE 9SB 4th Br · Structure no. 04238
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Whiting Street over Route 9 & Route 9 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.