Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake
PoorTolland County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI East of RTE 195 · Structure no. 05607
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake is a steel culvert carrying Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Bassetts Bridge RD over Naubesatuck Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.