US Bridges

Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 160 · Structure no. 04476

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWorthington Ridge
CrossesMattabesset River
Location0.2 MI S of Route 160
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.63823, -72.73387
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2023)
Projected traffic689 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Worthington Ridge 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Worthington Ridge over Mattabesset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.