NH119 over Connecticut River
PoorCheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.3 MI E Vermont Sl · Structure no. 012500420004400
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NH119 over Connecticut River is a steel truss - thru carrying NH119 over Connecticut River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,631 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NH119 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is NH119 over Connecticut River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does NH119 over Connecticut River carry?
About 8,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NH119 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns NH119 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.