US Bridges

Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST

Poor

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 17 · Structure no. 00638

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 55,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,765 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9
CrossesP&w Railroad & Union ST
Location0.2 MI N of Route 17
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55797, -72.64393
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,700 (2022)
Projected traffic82,765 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST carry?

About 55,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 over P&w Railroad & Union ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.