Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · .2 MI North of Rt 99 · Structure no. 03519
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,657 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 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 P&w Railroad built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad 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 Southbound over P&w Railroad carry?
About 31,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Route 9 Southbound over P&w Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.