Route 9 over Piper Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .1 MI N of New Britain Tl · Structure no. 05356
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 over Piper Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 9 over Piper Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 73,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,659 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 over Piper Brook built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 over Piper Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 over Piper Brook carry?
About 73,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 over Piper Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Route 9 over Piper Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.