Nh 9 over Connecticut River
GoodCheshire County, New Hampshire · RT9 Nh/Vt Border · Structure no. 004500400009600
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 447 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,517
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nh 9 over Connecticut River is a steel arch - thru carrying Nh 9 over Connecticut River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 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 11,517 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,045 by 2043. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nh 9 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nh 9 over Connecticut 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 Nh 9 over Connecticut River carry?
About 11,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nh 9 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 427 ft (130 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Nh 9 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.