US Bridges

Beckley Road over Route 9

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of RTE 372 · Structure no. 05768

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckley Road over Route 9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckley Road over Route 9 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,993 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeckley Road
CrossesRoute 9
Location0.5 Mile North of RTE 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62296, -72.72451
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2024)
Projected traffic2,993 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beckley Road over Route 9 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckley Road over Route 9 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beckley Road over Route 9 carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beckley Road over Route 9?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beckley Road over Route 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.