US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Route 154

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03337

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Route 154 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Route 154 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesRoute 154
Location1.5 MI N of I-95
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.32321, -72.37819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 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 traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,060 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 Route 154 built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Route 154 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Route 154 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Route 154?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Route 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.