US Bridges

North Road over Route 9 Southbound

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Overpass Route 9 SB · Structure no. 05631

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Route 9 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Road over Route 9 Southbound in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Road
CrossesRoute 9 Southbound
LocationOverpass Route 9 SB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62476, -72.70112
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Route 9 Southbound built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Road over Route 9 Southbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does North Road over Route 9 Southbound carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Route 9 Southbound?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over Route 9 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.