US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03335

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 Northbound
CrossesFloral Park Road
Location0.7 MI N of I-95
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31959, -72.36331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic21,397 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Floral Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.