US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Route 9 Ext No. 4 · Structure no. 03415

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk 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 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,072 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesRt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk
LocationRoute 9 Ext No. 4
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.36084, -72.42319
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic24,072 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Rt 154&VALLEY Rr&ward Bk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.