Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · RT9 Southbound EXIT27 · Structure no. 04241
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 89 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Route 9 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.