Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 750-FT So. of Hopewell RD · Structure no. 04510
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,433
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,129 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook 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 2021.
How much traffic does Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook carry?
About 1,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Matson Hill Road over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.