Route 71A over Mattabesset River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile N of Route 71 · Structure no. 01086
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71A over Mattabesset River is a concrete slab carrying Route 71A over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71A over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 71A 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71A over Mattabesset River carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 71A over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71A over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.