Route 9 Southbound over Route 372
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 21 · Structure no. 05801
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,995 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 372 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 Southbound over Route 372 carry?
About 32,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 372?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 372?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.