Route 217 over Mattabesset River
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · JCT of Route 372 · Structure no. 01556
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 217 over Mattabesset River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 217 over Mattabesset River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,329 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 217 over Mattabesset River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 217 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 217 over Mattabesset River carry?
About 15,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 217 over Mattabesset River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route 217 over Mattabesset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.