Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 3.1 MI S of Route 80 · Structure no. 03342
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 388 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,654 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154 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 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154 carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154?
The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Route 153 & Route 154?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.