Kensington Road over Mattabesset River
PoorPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 372 · Structure no. 03657
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kensington Road over Mattabesset River is a steel culvert carrying Kensington Road over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kensington Road over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Kensington Road over Mattabesset River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Kensington Road over Mattabesset River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kensington Road over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Kensington Road over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.