Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 235 Ft E of Route 157 · Structure no. 05553
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,071
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 92 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Cider Mill 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 Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River carry?
About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Cider Mill Road over Coginchaug River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.