Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 154 · Structure no. 03421
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,666 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.
How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Kelsey Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.