Route 3 over Mattabesset River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · Adj to Junc RTE 3 & 372 · Structure no. 01089
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Mattabesset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 over Mattabesset River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,409 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 3 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.