Route 71 over Mattabesset River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI North of Route 71A · Structure no. 03800
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Mattabesset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over Mattabesset River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.