Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 400 S of RTE 372 O/Pass · Structure no. 05799
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook 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 63,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,206 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 and Ramp over Spruce Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook carry?
About 63,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Route 9 and Ramp over Spruce Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.