US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 S of Route 157 · Structure no. 04150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,897
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,897 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesCoginchaug River
Location0.1 S of Route 157
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52568, -72.69686
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,897 (2024)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River carry?

About 2,897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Coginchaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.