US Bridges

Route 9 over Great Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 82 · Structure no. 06639

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 9 over Great Brook is a steel culvert carrying Route 9 over Great Brook in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,211 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 9
CrossesGreat Brook
Location0.4 MI N of Route 82
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.42275, -72.49888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,100 (2019)
Projected traffic46,211 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 9 over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Route 9 over Great Brook 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Route 9 over Great Brook carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 9 over Great Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Route 9 over Great Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.