Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.32 MI N of JCT Route 72 · Structure no. 05358
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway 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 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 131 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway carry?
About 73,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 over Ctfastrak Busway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.