US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 Mile South RTE 175 · Structure no. 04303

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,653 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesEast Street #2
Location0.9 Mile South RTE 175
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.68101, -72.76205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,800 (2019)
Projected traffic57,653 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Northbound over East Street #2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2 carry?

About 38,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over East Street #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.