US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Route 9 Exit No. 38 · Structure no. 06104A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesRoute 175 (cedar Street)
LocationRoute 9 Exit No. 38
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.6934, -72.75824
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2022)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 175 (cedar Street) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street) carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street)?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 175 (cedar Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.