US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk)

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 3.0 MI S of Route 80 · Structure no. 03343

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk) 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,100 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesRoute 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk)
Location3.0 MI S of Route 80
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.35147, -72.40384
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2019)
Projected traffic21,100 by 2039
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 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk) built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk) 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 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk) carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Route 154(MIDDLESEX Tpk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.