Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 160 · Structure no. 04477
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,081
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wethersfield Road 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 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,092 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wethersfield Road 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 Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River carry?
About 2,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wethersfield Road over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.