US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over East Street #2

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.9 Mile South RTE 175 · Structure no. 04304

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over East Street #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound 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 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,007 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesEast Street #2
Location0.9 Mile South RTE 175
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.68186, -72.76185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2019)
Projected traffic52,007 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 East Street #2 built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over East Street #2 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 January 2025.

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

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over East Street #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.