Route 9 Northbound over Rt 154 Valley RR Ward Bk
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Route 9 Exit No. 4 · Structure no. 03416
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 426 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Rt 154 Valley RR Ward Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2042. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Northbound 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 Northbound 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 Northbound over Rt 154 Valley RR Ward Bk carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Rt 154 Valley RR Ward Bk?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Rt 154 Valley RR Ward Bk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.