Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake
GoodCheshire County, New Hampshire · Town RD · Structure no. 011501430008100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake is a wood or timber slab carrying Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hancock Road over Skatutakee Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.