US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 2.9 MI N of Route 81 · Structure no. 03290

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,409 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesNedobity Road
Location2.9 MI N of Route 81
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.50576, -72.58611
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2015)
Projected traffic25,409 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Nedobity Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.