Route 157 over Coginchaug River
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · At Middletown Town Line · Structure no. 05784
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 157 over Coginchaug River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 157 over Coginchaug River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 157 over Coginchaug River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 157 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 157 over Coginchaug River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 157 over Coginchaug River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 157 over Coginchaug River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.