Route 147 over Coginchaug River
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of Route 157 · Structure no. 01398
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 147 over Coginchaug River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 147 over Coginchaug River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 147 over Coginchaug River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 147 over Coginchaug 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 147 over Coginchaug River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 147 over Coginchaug River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Route 147 over Coginchaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.