Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI North of Route 80 · Structure no. 03449
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,774 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 53 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 West Bridge Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Northbound over West Bridge Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.