US Bridges

Evergreen Road over Route 9

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.1 MI S of JCT Route I91 · Structure no. 03524

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Road over Route 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Road over Route 9 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2038. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Road
CrossesRoute 9
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Route I91
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.6121, -72.67858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Evergreen Road over Route 9 built?

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

What condition is Evergreen Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen Road over Route 9 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Road over Route 9?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Road over Route 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.