Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of NB Exit 9 · Structure no. 03285
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Route 81 & Ponset Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.