US Bridges

Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 500 Ft S of Route 153 · Structure no. 03340

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River 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 4,405 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Ramp 006
CrossesMud River
Location500 Ft S of Route 153
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.34953, -72.40324
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,405 (2021)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 006 over Mud River built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River carry?

About 4,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 9 Ramp 006 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.