Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mi. N of RTE 9 EXIT-9 · Structure no. 03281
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81 carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Ramp 028 over Route 81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.