US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5 MI South Newington Tl · Structure no. 04395

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
208 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road is a concrete slab carrying Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,087 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesFair View Cemetery Road
Location.5 MI South Newington Tl
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67969, -72.76409
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2022)
Projected traffic54,087 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Fair View Cemetery Road built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road 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 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road carry?

About 36,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Fair View Cemetery Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.