US Bridges

Route 9 Northbound over P&w Railroad

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Next to Sewage Treat Plnt · Structure no. 03520

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 Northbound over P&w Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 9 Northbound over P&w Railroad in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,428 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 9 Northbound
CrossesP&w Railroad
LocationNext to Sewage Treat Plnt
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58825, -72.64933
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2022)
Projected traffic44,428 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Northbound over P&w Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Route 9 Northbound 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 Northbound over P&w Railroad carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 Northbound over P&w Railroad?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route 9 Northbound over P&w Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.