US Bridges

Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Route 190 · Structure no. 06972

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNinth District Roa
CrossesGulf Stream
Location0.2 MI South of Route 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.98218, -72.46363
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth District Roa over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.