US Bridges

Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 500 Ft from JCT Route 372 · Structure no. 04474

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,983
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,432 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarmington Avenue
CrossesMattabesset River
Location500 Ft from JCT Route 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62596, -72.7521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,983 (2023)
Projected traffic4,432 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmington Avenue 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 Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River carry?

About 2,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Avenue over Mattabesset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.