Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road
PoorMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Route 9 Exit No. 8 · Structure no. 03379
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,248 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Beaver Meadow Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.