Route 71a over Mattabesset River

Fair Condition91 years old7,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Location0.5 Mile N Of Route 71
CarriesRoute 71a
CrossesMattabesset River
Coordinates41.61946, -72.79337

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area86.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,100 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01086

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