Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · .42 MI South JCT RTE I91 · Structure no. 03526
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,573
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound carry?
About 3,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Coles Road over Route 9 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.