US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile (n) of Route 175 · Structure no. 06106B

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 9 Northbound 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,593 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesBass Brook
Location0.2 Mile (n) of Route 175
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.69717, -72.75792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2019)
Projected traffic37,593 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Bass Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.