US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 3/4 Mi. No of Chester Tl · Structure no. 03382

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,289 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesCedar Lake Road
Location3/4 Mi. No of Chester Tl
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.43541, -72.51521
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,289 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 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake 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 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Cedar Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.