Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI S of Route 80 · Structure no. 03420
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,260 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Kelsey Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.