Wig Hill Road over Route 9
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.46 MI N of Main ST UP · Structure no. 03439
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wig Hill Road over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wig Hill Road over Route 9 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Wig Hill Road over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wig Hill Road over Route 9 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 Wig Hill Road over Route 9 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wig Hill Road over Route 9?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wig Hill Road over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.