Route 372 over Mattabesset River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 100 West of Seymour Road · Structure no. 01621
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 372 over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 372 over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 83 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,413 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 372 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Route 372 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 372 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 372 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 372 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.