Glen Street over Mattabesset River
GoodPosted for loadHartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 71 · Structure no. 06955
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glen Street over Mattabesset River is a steel culvert carrying Glen Street over Mattabesset River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Street over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Glen 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 Glen Street over Mattabesset River carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Glen Street over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Glen Street over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.