Silver Street over Route 9
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.5 M South of Route 66 · Structure no. 00634
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,969
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Street over Route 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Street over Route 9 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 7,969 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,841 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 53 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Silver Street over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Street over Route 9 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 2023.
How much traffic does Silver Street over Route 9 carry?
About 7,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Silver Street over Route 9?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Street over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.