Strickland Road over Coginchaug River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI E of RTE 157 · Structure no. 04844
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,258
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strickland Road over Coginchaug River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Strickland Road over Coginchaug River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Strickland Road over Coginchaug River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Strickland Road over Coginchaug River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Strickland Road over Coginchaug River carry?
About 1,258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Strickland Road over Coginchaug River?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Strickland Road over Coginchaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.