US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 174 · Structure no. 04305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery 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 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,332 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesSaint Marys Cemetery
Location0.6 MI N of Route 174
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.67929, -72.76552
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,200 (2022)
Projected traffic49,332 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Saint Marys Cemetery built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery carry?

About 33,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Saint Marys Cemetery?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.