Route 9 over Bass Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 175 · Structure no. 06105
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 over Bass Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 9 over Bass Brook 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 46,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,243 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 over Bass Brook built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 over Bass 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 over Bass Brook carry?
About 46,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 over Bass Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 over Bass Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.