Route 9 Ramp over Route 9
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Exit 26 Off Route 9 NB · Structure no. 05847
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 426 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Ramp over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Ramp 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2039. The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ramp over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Ramp 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 Ramp over Route 9 carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Ramp over Route 9?
The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Ramp over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.