US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W. of Route 154 · Structure no. 03288

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,706 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesCandlewood Hill RD & Brk
Location0.5 MI W. of Route 154
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.49348, -72.56923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic25,706 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Candlewood Hill RD & Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.