US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .25 Mi. No. of Exit 28 a · Structure no. 04302

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak 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 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 33,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,332 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesBusway - Ct Fastrak
Location.25 Mi. No. of Exit 28 a
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.68086, -72.76326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,200 (2022)
Projected traffic49,332 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak carry?

About 33,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Busway - Ct Fastrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.