Route 174 over Route 9 SB
FairHartford County, Connecticut · E Main ST over Route 9 SB · Structure no. 04299
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 174 over Route 9 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 174 over Route 9 SB 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 174 over Route 9 SB built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 174 over Route 9 SB 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 174 over Route 9 SB carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 174 over Route 9 SB?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 174 over Route 9 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.