US Bridges

Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of Route 82 · Structure no. 03440

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over Turkey 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,289 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Southbound
CrossesTurkey Hill Road
Location0.6 MI N of Route 82
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42441, -72.5025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,289 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road built?

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

What condition is Route 9 Southbound over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Southbound over Turkey Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.