Walnut Street over Route 9
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · .28MI S of JCT NB RTE 17 · Structure no. 00635
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,634
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Route 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,914 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Route 9 carry?
About 2,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Route 9?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.