Route 3 over Route 9
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 2.44 MI South of Op I-91 · Structure no. 03523
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 520 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 over Route 9 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 3 over Route 9 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Route 3 over Route 9 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Route 9 carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Route 9?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Route 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.