US Bridges

North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Overpass Route 9 NB · Structure no. 05632

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Road
CrossesRoute 9 NB & Ramp
LocationOverpass Route 9 NB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62585, -72.70087
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic105 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp built?

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

What condition is North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp 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 NB & Ramp carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over Route 9 NB & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.