US Bridges

Depot Road over Ashuelot River

Fair

Cheshire County, New Hampshire · 0.1 Mi. S of Rt. 119 Jct. · Structure no. 012501320011900

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Road over Ashuelot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Road over Ashuelot River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot Road
CrossesAshuelot River
Location0.1 Mi. S of Rt. 119 Jct.
CountyCheshire County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates42.78564, -72.48023
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2023)
Projected traffic469 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Road over Ashuelot River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Road over Ashuelot 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Road over Ashuelot River carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Depot Road over Ashuelot River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Road over Ashuelot River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.