Route 82 over Route 9
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Exit 7 RTE 9 to RTE 82 · Structure no. 01682
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 82 over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 82 over Route 9 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 82 over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 82 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 82 over Route 9 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 82 over Route 9?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Route 82 over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.