US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 154 · Structure no. 06172

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 62,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,423 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 9 NB & I-95 TR 816
Location1.4 MI N of Route 154
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31615, -72.35916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,200 (2023)
Projected traffic92,423 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816 carry?

About 62,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 9 NB & I-95 TR 816?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.