US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI S of Route 372 · Structure no. 03152

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,674 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818
Location1.9 MI S of Route 372
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.62436, -72.69394
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2022)
Projected traffic39,674 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818 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 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818 carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over INTERSTATE-91 NB TR 818?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.