US Bridges

Route 9 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Route 9 NB Exit 9 on Ramp · Structure no. 03286

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 Ramp 028 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Ramp 028
CrossesPonset Brook
LocationRoute 9 NB Exit 9 on Ramp
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.47382, -72.55685
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Ramp 028 over 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 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Route 9 Ramp 028 over Ponset Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.