Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI East of Route 71 · Structure no. 04298
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,642 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 79 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 174 E. Main over Route 9 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.