US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI South of Route 372 · Structure no. 05006

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesMattabesset River
Location0.2 MI South of Route 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.60261, -72.70811
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Mattabesset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.