US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00189

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.5 MI N of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.28702, -72.82822
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2024)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.