Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · At End of Rt 99 · Structure no. 03517
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,629 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901 carry?
About 33,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over RTE 9 Ramp 043 & SR 901?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.