US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S Beaver Meadow RD · Structure no. 03378

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road 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 5 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,991 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesFilley Road
Location0.5 MI S Beaver Meadow RD
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.45014, -72.52233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic21,991 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 Filley Road built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Filley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.