Lower Lane over Mattabesset River
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 372 · Structure no. 04062
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,502
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Lane over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lower Lane over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,204 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Lower Lane over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Lane 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Lane over Mattabesset River carry?
About 3,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Lane over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Lane over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.