Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 155 · Structure no. 02383
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,027 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Bartholomew Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.