Route 9 Southbound over Route 155
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 2.50 MI No of Haddam Tl · Structure no. 00630
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over Route 155 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 155 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,095 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over Route 155 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 155 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 Southbound over Route 155 carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 155?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 155?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.