US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Route 15

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 6.3 MI South of Newington · Structure no. 05764

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 15 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,685 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesRoute 15
Location6.3 MI South of Newington
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62485, -72.74104
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2019)
Projected traffic43,685 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Route 15 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 15 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Route 15 carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 15?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.