Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · JCT of Rtes 9 & 17 · Structure no. 00637
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 55,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,765 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook carry?
About 55,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Routes 9 & 17 over Sumner Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.