Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street)
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Route 9 Exit No. 5 · Structure no. 03446
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street) 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,546 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street) built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street) 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 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street) carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street)?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over Route 80 (elm Street)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.