Route 15 over Mattabesset River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI S of JCT Route 160 · Structure no. 00805
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 over Mattabesset River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 15 over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,296 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Route 15 over Mattabesset River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 25,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.