Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 155 · Structure no. 00628
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 years old, older 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,575 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 55 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 | 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 Northbound over Bartholomew Road built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Bartholomew Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.