US Bridges

Burnham Street over Mattabesset River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 575 Ft W. of R0UTE 372 · Structure no. 04473

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,151
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham Street over Mattabesset River is a concrete culvert carrying Burnham Street over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,654 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurnham Street
CrossesMattabesset River
Location575 Ft W. of R0UTE 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.63145, -72.76331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,151 (2023)
Projected traffic7,654 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnham Street over Mattabesset River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnham Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burnham Street over Mattabesset River carry?

About 5,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burnham Street over Mattabesset River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Burnham Street over Mattabesset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.