Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Rte. 9 SB Exit 9 Off Ramp · Structure no. 03282
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Ramp 027 over Ponset Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.