Route 9 Southbound over Route 153
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 275 Ft S of Route 154 · Structure no. 03341
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over Route 153 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 153 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,803 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over Route 153 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 153 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Route 153 carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 153?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 153?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.